Published 2015-01-30 · Federal Register document 2015-01182
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Publication summary
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009-06-06 for all Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes. AD 2009-06-06 required revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new limitations and maintenance tasks for aging systems maintenance. This new AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity and reduced control of these airplanes due to the failure of system components.
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Recorded publication clauses
- AD identifier printed in this edition
- 2015-02-16
- Effective date printed in this edition
- 2015-03-06
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Effective Date
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective March 6, 2015.
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Affected ADs
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2009-06-06, Amendment 39-15842 (74 FR 12228,
March 24, 2009).
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Applicability wording · Applicability
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -
304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes; Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-
620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes;
Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R
Variant F airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer
serial numbers.
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Subject
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
Controls; Code 32, Landing Gear.
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Reason
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are
necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural
integrity and reduced control of these airplanes due to the failure
of system components.
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Compliance
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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Retained Revision of Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) To Incorporate Limitations and Maintenance Tasks for Aging Systems Maintenance
(g) Retained Revision of Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) To
Incorporate Limitations and Maintenance Tasks for Aging Systems
Maintenance
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (n) of AD
2009-06-06, Amendment 39-15842 (74 FR 12228, March 24, 2009). Within
3 months after April 28, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-06-06),
revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA)
to incorporate Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006 (for Model A310 series
airplanes); or Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems
Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006 (for Model A300-
600 series airplanes). For all tasks identified in Airbus A310 ALS
Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 21,
2006; and Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006; do the tasks at the later of
the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as
applicable, except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD. The
repetitive inspections must be accomplished thereafter at the
interval specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems
Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006; or Airbus A300-
600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 01, dated
December 21, 2006; as applicable.
(1) At the initial compliance times (thresholds) specified in
Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 01,
dated December 21, 2006; or Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing
Systems Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006; as
applicable; with the compliance times starting from the later of the
times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Since first flight of the airplane.
(ii) Since the applicable part was new or refurbished if the
part's life (in flight hours, flight cycles, landings, or calendar
time, as applicable) can be conclusively determined.
(2) Within 3 months after doing the revision of the ALS of the
ICA required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: For additional guidance on
the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuators (THSA) life limits,
refer to Airbus Operators Information Telex (OIT) SE 999.0074/05/BB,
dated August 3, 2005.
Note 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD: For additional guidance on
the THSA life limits and calculation method for unknown history of
parts, refer to Airbus OIT SE 999.0008/07/LB, dated January 16,
2007; and Airbus Service Information Letter 05-008, Revision 01,
dated February 21, 2007.
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Retained Revision of ALS To Incorporate Certain Other Limitations and Maintenance Tasks for Aging Systems Maintenance
(h) Retained Revision of ALS To Incorporate Certain Other Limitations
and Maintenance Tasks for Aging Systems Maintenance
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (o) of AD
2009-06-06, Amendment 39-15842 (74 FR 12228, March 24, 2009), with
revised affected airplane language. For airplanes on which any life
limitation/maintenance task has been complied with in accordance
with the requirements of paragraph (f), (g), (k), (l), or (m) of AD
2009-06-06: The last accomplishment of each limitation/task must be
retained as a starting point for the accomplishment of each
corresponding limitation/task interval now introduced Airbus A310
ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December
21, 2006; and Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems
Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006; as applicable.
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Retained No Alternative Inspections/Limitations
(i) Retained No Alternative Inspections/Limitations
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (p) of AD
2009-06-06, Amendment 39-15842 (74 FR 12228, March 24, 2009). Except
as provided by paragraph (l) of this AD: After accomplishing the
actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, no
alternative inspection, inspection intervals, or limitations may be
used, except as required by paragraph (j) of this AD.
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New Requirements of This AD: Maintenance/Inspection Program Revision
(j) New Requirements of This AD: Maintenance/Inspection Program
Revision
Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD: Revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate
Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 02,
dated November 30, 2012 (for Model A310 series airplanes); or Airbus
A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated
April 18, 2012, and Airbus A300-600 Variation 0CVLG120001/C0S, dated
August 24, 2012, to Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems
Maintenance, Revision 02, dated April 18, 2012 (for Model A300-600
series airplanes). For all limitation/replacement/inspection tasks
identified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 02, dated November 30, 2012; or Airbus A300-600 ALS Part
4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated April 18, 2012,
and Airbus A300-600 Variation 0CVLG120001/C0S, dated August 24,
2012, to Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 02, dated April 18, 2012; the initial compliance times for
the tasks are at the later of the times specified in paragraphs
(j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Doing any limitation/
replacement/inspection task required by this paragraph terminates
the corresponding task required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) At the initial compliance times (thresholds) specified in
Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 02,
dated November 30, 2012; or Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing
Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated April 18, 2012, and Airbus
A300-600 Variation 0CVLG120001/C0S, dated August 24, 2012, to Airbus
A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated
April 18, 2012; as applicable; with the compliance times starting
from the later of the times specified in paragraphs (j)(1)(i) and
(j)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Since first flight of the airplane.
(ii) Since the applicable part was new or refurbished if the
part's life (in flight hours, flight cycles, landings, or calendar
time, as applicable) can be conclusively determined.
(2) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD.
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New Limitation: No Alternative Actions or Intervals
(k) New Limitation: No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (j)
of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals,
may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
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Other FAA AD Provisions
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, 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: [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: As of the effective date of
this AD, 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.
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Related Information
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0075, dated March 20, 2013,
for related information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0173-0002.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference in this AD is available at the addresses
specified in paragraphs (n)(5) and (n)(6) of this AD.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(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.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
March 6, 2015.
(i) Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 02, dated April 18, 2012.
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(ii) Airbus A300-600 Variation 0CVLG120001/C0S, dated August 24,
2012, to Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 02, dated April 18, 2012.
(iii) Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 02, dated November 30, 2012.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
April 28, 2009 (74 FR 12228, March 24, 2009).
(i) Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006.
(ii) Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006.
(5) 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 [email protected];
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
(6) 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.
(7) 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: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 20 (Friday, January 30, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 5028-5032]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-01182]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0173; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-069-AD;
Amendment 39-18083; AD 2015-02-16]
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 superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009-06-06 for
all Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes. AD 2009-06-06
required revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new limitations
and maintenance tasks for aging systems maintenance. This new AD
requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate
new maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This AD was
prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are
issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity and reduced
control of these airplanes due to the failure of system components.
DATES: This AD becomes effective March 6, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 6,
2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of April
28, 2009 (74 FR 12228, March 24, 2009).
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0173; or in person at the
Docket Management
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Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC.
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 [email protected]; Internet http://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.
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 to supersede AD 2009-06-06, Amendment 39-15842 (74 FR 12228,
March 24, 2009). AD 2009-06-06 applied to all Airbus Model A310 and
Airbus 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 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on March 28, 2014 (79 FR 17451).
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0075, dated March 20, 2013 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus Model A310-
203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes; Model A300
B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and
B4-622R airplanes; Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes; and Model
A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. The MCAI states:
The airworthiness limitations for Airbus aeroplanes are
currently published in Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
documents.
The mandatory instructions and airworthiness limitations
applicable to the Aging Systems Maintenance (ASM) are specified in
Airbus A310 or A300-600 ALS Part 4 documents, which are approved by
the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). EASA AD 2007-0092
[http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2007_0092.pdf/AD_2007-0092,
which corresponds to FAA AD 2009-06-06, Amendment 39-15842 (74 FR
12228, March 24, 2009)] was issued to require compliance to the
requirements as specified in these documents.
The revision 02 of Airbus A310 and Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4
documents introduces more restrictive maintenance requirements and/
or airworthiness limitations. Failure to comply with the
instructions of ALS Part 4 could result in an unsafe condition.
For the reasons described above, this new AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2007-0092, which is superseded, and requires
the implementation of the new or more restrictive maintenance
requirements and/or airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus
A310 ALS Part 4, Revision 02, or Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4,
Revision 02, as applicable to aeroplane type/model.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0173-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM (74 FR
12228, March 24, 2009), and the FAA's response to the comment.
Request To Include Variation to Service Information
FedEx asked that Airbus A300-600 Variation 0CVLG120001/C0S, dated
August 24, 2012, to Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems
Maintenance, Revision 02, dated April 18, 2012, be included with the
service information referenced for accomplishing the actions specified
in the NPRM (74 FR 12228, March 24, 2009). FedEx stated that this
variation provides additional trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator
(THSA) part numbers and is approved by EASA.
We agree with the commenter's request. The referenced variation
added some dash numbers that were not previously listed in the
Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI), but all airplanes affected by the
NPRM (74 FR 12228, March 24, 2009) have this basic part number. We have
revised paragraph (j) of this AD to refer to Airbus A300-600 Variation
0CVLG120001/C0S, dated August 24, 2012, to Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--
Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated April 18, 2012.
``Contacting the Manufacturer'' Paragraph in this AD
Since late 2006, we have included a standard paragraph titled
``Airworthy Product'' in all MCAI ADs in which the FAA develops an AD
based on a foreign authority's AD.
We have become aware that some operators have misunderstood or
misinterpreted the Airworthy Product paragraph to allow the owner/
operator to use messages provided by the manufacturer as approval of
deviations during the accomplishment of an AD-mandated action. The
Airworthy Product paragraph does not approve messages or other
information provided by the manufacturer for deviations to the
requirements of the AD-mandated actions. The Airworthy Product
paragraph only addresses the requirement to contact the manufacturer
for corrective actions for the identified unsafe condition and does not
cover deviations from other AD requirements. However, deviations to AD-
required actions are addressed in 14 CFR 39.17, and anyone may request
the approval for an alternative method of compliance to the AD-required
actions using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
To address this misunderstanding and misinterpretation of the
Airworthy Product paragraph, we have changed the paragraph and retitled
it ``Contacting the Manufacturer.'' This paragraph now clarifies that
for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a
manufacturer, the actions must be accomplished using a method approved
by the FAA, the EASA, or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval
(DOA).
The Contacting the Manufacturer paragraph also clarifies that, if
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature. The DOA signature indicates that the data and information
contained in the document are EASA-approved, which is also FAA-
approved. Messages and other information provided by the manufacturer
that do not contain the DOA-authorized signature approval are not EASA-
approved, unless EASA directly approves the manufacturer's message or
other information.
This clarification does not remove flexibility previously afforded
by the Airworthy Product paragraph. Consistent with long-standing FAA
policy, such flexibility was never intended for required actions. This
is also consistent with the recommendation of the Airworthiness
Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee to increase
flexibility in complying with ADs by
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identifying those actions in manufacturers' service instructions that
are ``Required for Compliance'' with ADs. We continue to work with
manufacturers to implement this recommendation. But once we determine
that an action is required, any deviation from the requirement must be
approved as an alternative method of compliance.
We also have decided not to include a generic reference to either
the ``delegated agent'' or ``design approval holder (DAH) with State of
Design Authority design organization approval,'' but instead we have
provided the specific delegation approval granted by the State of
Design Authority for the DAH throughout this AD.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment 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:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (79 FR 17451, March 28, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 17451, March 28, 2014).
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
Airbus has issued A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part
4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated November 30, 2012;
and A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated
April 18, 2012. The service information describes procedures for
revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. You can find
this information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0173.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 156 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The ALS revision required by AD 2009-06-06, Amendment 39-15842 (74
FR 12228, March 24, 2009), and retained in this AD takes about 1 work-
hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based
on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that were required
by AD 2009-06-06 is $85 per product.
We also estimate that it takes about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD on U.S. operators to be $13,260, or $85 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0173; 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 Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2009-06-06, Amendment 39-15842 (74 FR 12228, March 24, 2009), and
adding the following new AD:
2015-02-16 Airbus: Amendment 39-18083. Docket No. FAA-2014-0173;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-069-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective March 6, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2009-06-06, Amendment 39-15842 (74 FR 12228,
March 24, 2009).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -
304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes; Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-
620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes;
Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R
Variant F airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer
serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
Controls; Code 32, Landing Gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are
necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural
integrity and reduced control of these airplanes due to the failure
of system components.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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(g) Retained Revision of Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) To
Incorporate Limitations and Maintenance Tasks for Aging Systems
Maintenance
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (n) of AD
2009-06-06, Amendment 39-15842 (74 FR 12228, March 24, 2009). Within
3 months after April 28, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-06-06),
revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA)
to incorporate Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006 (for Model A310 series
airplanes); or Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems
Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006 (for Model A300-
600 series airplanes). For all tasks identified in Airbus A310 ALS
Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 21,
2006; and Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006; do the tasks at the later of
the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as
applicable, except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD. The
repetitive inspections must be accomplished thereafter at the
interval specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems
Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006; or Airbus A300-
600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 01, dated
December 21, 2006; as applicable.
(1) At the initial compliance times (thresholds) specified in
Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 01,
dated December 21, 2006; or Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing
Systems Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006; as
applicable; with the compliance times starting from the later of the
times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Since first flight of the airplane.
(ii) Since the applicable part was new or refurbished if the
part's life (in flight hours, flight cycles, landings, or calendar
time, as applicable) can be conclusively determined.
(2) Within 3 months after doing the revision of the ALS of the
ICA required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: For additional guidance on
the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuators (THSA) life limits,
refer to Airbus Operators Information Telex (OIT) SE 999.0074/05/BB,
dated August 3, 2005.
Note 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD: For additional guidance on
the THSA life limits and calculation method for unknown history of
parts, refer to Airbus OIT SE 999.0008/07/LB, dated January 16,
2007; and Airbus Service Information Letter 05-008, Revision 01,
dated February 21, 2007.
(h) Retained Revision of ALS To Incorporate Certain Other Limitations
and Maintenance Tasks for Aging Systems Maintenance
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (o) of AD
2009-06-06, Amendment 39-15842 (74 FR 12228, March 24, 2009), with
revised affected airplane language. For airplanes on which any life
limitation/maintenance task has been complied with in accordance
with the requirements of paragraph (f), (g), (k), (l), or (m) of AD
2009-06-06: The last accomplishment of each limitation/task must be
retained as a starting point for the accomplishment of each
corresponding limitation/task interval now introduced Airbus A310
ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December
21, 2006; and Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems
Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006; as applicable.
(i) Retained No Alternative Inspections/Limitations
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (p) of AD
2009-06-06, Amendment 39-15842 (74 FR 12228, March 24, 2009). Except
as provided by paragraph (l) of this AD: After accomplishing the
actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, no
alternative inspection, inspection intervals, or limitations may be
used, except as required by paragraph (j) of this AD.
(j) New Requirements of This AD: Maintenance/Inspection Program
Revision
Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD: Revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate
Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 02,
dated November 30, 2012 (for Model A310 series airplanes); or Airbus
A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated
April 18, 2012, and Airbus A300-600 Variation 0CVLG120001/C0S, dated
August 24, 2012, to Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems
Maintenance, Revision 02, dated April 18, 2012 (for Model A300-600
series airplanes). For all limitation/replacement/inspection tasks
identified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 02, dated November 30, 2012; or Airbus A300-600 ALS Part
4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated April 18, 2012,
and Airbus A300-600 Variation 0CVLG120001/C0S, dated August 24,
2012, to Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 02, dated April 18, 2012; the initial compliance times for
the tasks are at the later of the times specified in paragraphs
(j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Doing any limitation/
replacement/inspection task required by this paragraph terminates
the corresponding task required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) At the initial compliance times (thresholds) specified in
Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 02,
dated November 30, 2012; or Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing
Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated April 18, 2012, and Airbus
A300-600 Variation 0CVLG120001/C0S, dated August 24, 2012, to Airbus
A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated
April 18, 2012; as applicable; with the compliance times starting
from the later of the times specified in paragraphs (j)(1)(i) and
(j)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Since first flight of the airplane.
(ii) Since the applicable part was new or refurbished if the
part's life (in flight hours, flight cycles, landings, or calendar
time, as applicable) can be conclusively determined.
(2) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD.
(k) New Limitation: No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (j)
of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals,
may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, 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: [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: As of the effective date of
this AD, 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.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0075, dated March 20, 2013,
for related information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0173-0002.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference in this AD is available at the addresses
specified in paragraphs (n)(5) and (n)(6) 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.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
March 6, 2015.
(i) Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 02, dated April 18, 2012.
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(ii) Airbus A300-600 Variation 0CVLG120001/C0S, dated August 24,
2012, to Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 02, dated April 18, 2012.
(iii) Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 02, dated November 30, 2012.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
April 28, 2009 (74 FR 12228, March 24, 2009).
(i) Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006.
(ii) Airbus A310 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 01, dated December 21, 2006.
(5) 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 [email protected];
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
(6) 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.
(7) 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: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 13, 2015.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-01182 Filed 1-29-15; 8:45 am]
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