[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 169 (Wednesday, August 31, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 59922-59927]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-20696]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-8851; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-070-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and 
Airbus Model A340-500, and -600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was 
prompted by reports that non-conforming aluminum alloy was used to 
manufacture several structural parts on the inboard flap. This proposed 
AD would require identification of the potentially affected inboard 
flap parts, a one-time eddy current inspection to identify which 
material the parts are made of, and depending on findings, replacement 
with serviceable parts. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct 
structural parts of inboard flaps made of nonconforming aluminum alloy, 
which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 17, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus 
SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 
45 80; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the 
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue

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SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material 
at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
8851; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1138; 
fax: 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-8851; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-070-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0082, dated April 27, 2016 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition all Airbus Model A330-200 
Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-500, 
and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Following an Airbus quality control review on the final assembly 
line, it was discovered that non-conforming aluminium alloy was used 
to manufacture several structural parts on the inboard flap.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce the 
structural integrity of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued 
Service Bulletin (SB) A330-57-3120 and SB A340-57-5036 to provide 
instructions to identify and inspect the potentially affected parts.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
identification of the potentially affected inboard flap parts, a 
one-time Special Detailed Inspection (SDI) [eddy current 
measurement] to identify which material they are made of and, 
depending on findings, replacement with serviceable parts.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
8851.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated September 
18, 2015; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 
2015. The service information describes procedures for inspecting 
inboard flaps using eddy current inspection methods. This service 
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have 
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means 
identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

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

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 31 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
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Inspection..........................  5 work-hours x $85 per               $0             $425          $13,175
                                       hour = $425.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements 
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. 
We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need 
these replacements:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                 Action                          Labor cost                  Parts cost              product
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Remove and Replace Flap................  60 work-hours x $85 per     Unavailable...............          $5,100
                                          hour = $5,100.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on 
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. The cost of purchasing a flap spare is not available. As a 
result, we have included only labor costs in our cost estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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-2016-8851; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-
070-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by October 17, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes; 
A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes; A330-301, -302, -
303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; A340-541 
airplanes; and A340-642 airplanes; certificated in any category, all 
manufacturer serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports that nonconforming aluminum 
alloy was used to manufacture several structural parts on the 
inboard flap. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct 
structural parts of inboard flaps made of nonconforming aluminum 
alloy, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the 
airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inboard Flap Serial Number Identification

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Inspect 
each left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) inboard flap, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin 
A330-57-3120, dated September 18, 2015; and Airbus Service Bulletin 
A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015; as applicable; to identify 
the serial number. A review of airplane delivery and maintenance 
records is acceptable in lieu of inspecting the inboard flaps, 
provided those records can be relied upon for that purpose and the 
serial number of the affected parts can be conclusively identified 
from that review. The serial numbers of affected inboard flaps are 
identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.

    Note 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD:  Airbus Service 
Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated September 18, 2015; and Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015; list the serial 
numbers of potentially affected LH and RH inboard flaps and the 
corresponding airplane serial number on which these parts were 
installed during production. The airplane serial number list is for 
information only, as it cannot be excluded that a potentially 
affected inboard flap has been removed from an airplane and later 
re-installed on another airplane.


                                        Figure 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Affected Flap Serial Numbers (s/n)
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                                                                              Date of                                Date of
             Date of first operation                 LH s/n       RH s/n       first        LH s/n       RH s/n       first        LH s/n       RH s/n
                                                                             operation                              operation
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17/08/09........................................        11034        11002     07/03/11        11203        11203     15/11/12        11353        11353
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14/12/10........................................        11174        11174     24/08/12        11330        11330     16/12/13        11476        11474
15/06/12........................................        11175        11302     13/07/12        11331        11331     16/12/13        11477        11477
19/11/10........................................        11177        11177     23/07/12        11332        11332     06/12/13        11475        11475
23/12/10........................................        11172        11178     29/08/12        11333        11333     03/12/13        11479        11476
11/04/12........................................        11315        11304     10/08/12        11334        11334     09/12/13        11480        11480
16/12/10........................................        11181        11181     23/07/12        11335        11335     09/12/13        11478        11489
15/12/10........................................        11184        11183     30/08/12        11337        11337     09/12/13        11481        11481
15/12/10........................................        11187        11184     30/07/12        11336        11309     17/12/13        11482        11482
14/01/11........................................        11188        11188     31/08/12        11180        11339     09/01/14        11483        11483
25/01/11........................................        11189        11187     18/09/12        11340        11340     21/01/14        11484        11484
21/01/11........................................        11160        11189     30/11/12        11339        11341     27/02/14        11486        11486
12/01/11........................................        11190        11190     12/09/12        11341        11343     27/01/14        11487        11487
25/01/11........................................        11192        11186     15/10/12        11343        11345     17/01/14        11485        11485
07/02/11........................................        11191        11191     17/09/12        11346        11347     31/01/14        11489        11490
07/02/11........................................        11193        11192     28/09/12        11345        11344     14/01/14        11490        11491
18/02/11........................................        11195        11193     09/10/12        11342        11342     29/01/14        11488        11492
24/02/11........................................        11196        11195     24/09/12        11344        11346     30/01/14        11492        11493
25/02/11........................................        11199        11211     15/10/12        11347         9015     24/01/14        11493        11479
25/02/11........................................        11200        11198     21/09/12        11338        11348     27/02/14        11491        11494
21/02/11........................................        11201        11199     19/10/12        11350        11359     16/06/14        11495        11495
14/02/11........................................        11170        11200     17/10/12        11351        11351     14/02/14        11498        11498
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(h) Eddy Current Conductivity Measurement

    For each affected inboard flap, within 6 years after the 
effective date of this AD, or within 12 years after the date of the 
flap first operation, whichever occurs first, accomplish an eddy 
current conductivity measurement, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120, 
dated September 18, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036, 
dated September 18, 2015; as applicable.

    Note 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD:  The date of first operation 
is shown in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD as day, month, year 
(dd/mm/yy).

(i) Replacement

    If a part manufactured from non-conforming material is detected 
during the eddy current inspection required by paragraph (h) of this 
AD, within 30 days after doing the eddy current inspection, replace 
the affected part using a method approved by the Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; 
or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA 
Design Organization Approval (DOA).

(j) Parts Installation Limitation

    As of the effective date of this AD, an inboard flap may be 
installed on any airplane, provided the part is a serviceable part. 
A serviceable part is:
    (1) A part that is not listed by serial number in figure 1 to 
paragraph (g) of this AD; or
    (2) A part that has a serial number listed in figure 1 to 
paragraph (g) of this AD, but which has passed an eddy current 
conductivity measurement in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated 
September 18, 2015; or Airbus Service

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Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015; as applicable.

(k) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using 
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir 
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1138; fax: 425-227-1149. 
Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal 
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the 
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district 
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this 
AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design 
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval 
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information 
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those 
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any 
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. 
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be 
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the 
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining 
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as 
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy 
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests 
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0082, dated April 27, 2016, 
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on 
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2016-8851.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: [email protected]; 
Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service 
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 18, 2016.
Dorr M. Anderson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-20696 Filed 8-30-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P