Published 2016-02-18 · Federal Register document 2016-03215
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Publication summary
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-26-02 for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. AD 2015-26-02 required, for certain airplanes, identification of the part number, serial number, and standard of the ram air turbine (RAT) pump, RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower gearbox assembly; replacement of the balance weight screw, modification of the actuator coil spring, modification of the actuator, an inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct installation in the RAT pump housing; and corrective actions if necessary. For certain other airplanes, AD 2015-26-02 required re- identification or replacement of the RAT module. This new AD requires the same actions as AD 2015-26-02. This new AD was prompted by a report of a typographical error in the regulatory text of AD 2015-26-02. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of the impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability, which, if preceded by a total engine flame-out, could result in loss of control of the airplane.
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Recorded publication clauses
- AD identifier printed in this edition
- 2016-04-01
- Effective date printed in this edition
- 2016-03-04
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Effective Date
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective March 4, 2016.
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Affected ADs
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 2015-26-02, Amendment 39-18350 (80 FR
81174, December 29, 2015).
(2) This AD affects AD 2012-21-19, Amendment 39-17235 (77 FR
65812, October 31, 2012); and AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77
FR 65799, October 31, 2012).
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Applicability wording · Applicability
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301,
-302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
(2) Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642
airplanes.
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Subject
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic
Power.
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Reason
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that, during a
production flight test, the ram air turbine (RAT) did not pressurize
the green hydraulic system. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss
of the impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability,
which, if preceded by a total engine flame-out, could result in loss
of control of the airplane.
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Compliance
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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Identification of RAT Components
(g) Identification of RAT Components
For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F,
-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes;
and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes:
Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD, within 36 months
after the effective date of this AD, identify the part number,
serial number, and standard (through the mod-dots) of the RAT pump,
RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower gearbox assembly, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2)
of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable
in lieu of this identification if the part number, serial number,
and standard can be conclusively determined from that review.
(1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -
243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25,
2012.
(2) For Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25,
2012.
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Corrective and Concurrent Actions
(h) Corrective and Concurrent Actions
If the serial number of the RAT hydraulic pump is included in
table 7, ``Suspect Hydraulic Pump Serial Numbers,'' of Hamilton
Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated August 6, 2012:
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do all
applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information specified
in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. Prior to or concurrently
with doing the corrective actions required by this paragraph, do the
actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012 (for Model A330-200, -
200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes); or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25, 2012 (for Airbus Model
A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes).
(1) Replace the balance weight screw.
(2) Modify the actuator coil spring.
(3) Modify the actuator.
(4) Do a general visual inspection of the anti-stall valve for
correct installation in the RAT pump housing, and if any incorrect
installation is found, before further flight, correctly install the
anti-stall valve.
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Exception to Service Information Specifications
(i) Exception to Service Information Specifications
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012
(for Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes),
refers to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ``EPRPS06M-29-13'' as
an additional source of guidance for doing certain actions required
by paragraph (h) of this AD. The first ``P'' in the citation should
have been omitted; the correct reference is to Hamilton Sundstrand
Service Bulletin ``ERPS06M-29-13.''
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Re-Identification of Part Numbers
(j) Re-Identification of Part Numbers
If the serial number of the RAT hydraulic pump is not included
in table 7, ``Suspect Hydraulic Pump Serial Numbers,'' of Hamilton
Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated August 6, 2012:
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, re-identify
the part numbers of the RAT hydraulic pump and RAT module, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2)
of this AD.
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Service Information for Optional Actions
(k) Service Information for Optional Actions
Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h),
and (j) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12,
2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2014,
as applicable, constitutes compliance with the requirements of
paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD.
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RAT Module Replacement (Modification)
(l) RAT Module Replacement (Modification)
For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes having RAT module
part number (P/N) 772722D, 772722E, 772722F, or 772722G: Within 36
months after the effective date of this AD, replace (modify) the RAT
module, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated October 2, 2012. As an option,
accomplishment of the RAT module replacement (modification), in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16, 2014, constitutes compliance
with the requirement of this paragraph.
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Exception to Paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of This AD
(m) Exception to Paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of This AD
The actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD
are not required for airplanes on which Airbus Modification 202537
was embodied in production, provided it can be determined that,
since the airplane's first flight, no RAT hydraulic pump or RAT
module having a part number identified in paragraph (o) of this AD
is installed on that airplane.
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Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of Other ADs
(n) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of Other ADs
(1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -
243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
airplanes: Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (g),
(h), and (j) of this AD constitutes compliance with the requirements
of paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of AD 2012-21-19, Amendment 39-17235
(77 FR 65812, October 31, 2012); and paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012).
(2) For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Accomplishment
of the actions required by paragraph (l) of this AD constitutes
compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of
AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012).
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Parts Installation Prohibition
(o) Parts Installation Prohibition
(1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -
243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes; and A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes:
After modification of the RAT module as required by paragraph (h) of
this AD, no person may install any complete RAT module having a part
number identified in paragraph (o)(1)(i) of this AD, or any RAT
hydraulic pump having the part number identified in paragraph
(o)(1)(ii) of this AD, on any airplane.
(i) RAT module P/N 766351, 768084, 770379, 770952, 770952A,
770952B, 1702934, 1702934A, or 1702934B.
(ii) RAT hydraulic pump P/N 5909522 (Parker P/N 4207902).
(2) For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: After
modification of the RAT module as required by paragraph (l) of this
AD, no person may install any complete RAT module having P/N
772722D, 772722E, 772722F, or 772722G, on any airplane.
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Other FAA AD Provisions
(p) 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
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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.
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Related Information
(q) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0274, dated November 15, 2013, 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-2016-0467.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(r) 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
February 2, 2016 (80 FR 81174, December 29, 2015).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25,
2012.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2014.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25,
2012.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2014.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated October 2, 2012.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16, 2014.
(vii) Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated
August 6, 2012.
(4) For Airbus 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.
(5) For Hamilton Sundstrand service information identified in
this AD, contact Hamilton Sundstrand, Technical Publications, Mail
Stop 302-9, 4747 Harrison Avenue, P.O. Box 7002, Rockford, IL 61125-
7002; telephone 860-654-3575; fax 860-998-4564; email
[email protected]; Internet http://www.hamiltonsundstrand.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 81, Number 32 (Thursday, February 18, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8134-8138]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-03215]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-0467; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-008-AD;
Amendment 39-18395; AD 2016-04-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-26-02 for
all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series
airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600
series airplanes. AD 2015-26-02 required, for certain airplanes,
identification of the part number, serial number, and standard of the
ram air turbine (RAT) pump, RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower
gearbox assembly; replacement of the balance
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weight screw, modification of the actuator coil spring, modification of
the actuator, an inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct
installation in the RAT pump housing; and corrective actions if
necessary. For certain other airplanes, AD 2015-26-02 required re-
identification or replacement of the RAT module. This new AD requires
the same actions as AD 2015-26-02. This new AD was prompted by a report
of a typographical error in the regulatory text of AD 2015-26-02. We
are issuing this AD to prevent loss of the impeller function and RAT
pump pressurization capability, which, if preceded by a total engine
flame-out, could result in loss of control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective March 4, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 2,
2016 (80 FR 81174, December 29, 2015).
We must receive comments on this AD by April 4, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: 202-493-2251.
<bullet> 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.
<bullet> 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, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For Airbus service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax
+33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet
http://www.airbus.com.
For Hamilton Sundstrand service information identified in this
final rule, contact Hamilton Sundstrand, Technical Publications, Mail
Stop 302-9, 4747 Harrison Avenue, P.O. Box 7002, Rockford, IL 61125-
7002; telephone 860-654-3575; fax 860-998-4564; email
[email protected]; Internet http://www.hamiltonsundstrand.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 http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
0467.
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-
0467; or in person at the Docket Operations office 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. 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:
Discussion
On December 9, 2015, we issued AD 2015-26-02, Amendment 39-18350
(80 FR 81174, December 29, 2015) (``AD 2015-26-02''). AD 2015-26-02
applied to all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300
series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and
A340-600 series airplanes. AD 2015-26-02 was prompted by a report
indicating that, during a production flight test, the RAT did not
pressurize the green hydraulic system. AD 2015-26-02 required for
certain airplanes, identification of the part number, serial number,
and standard of the RAT pump, RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower
gearbox assembly; replacement of the balance weight screw, modification
of the actuator coil spring, modification of the actuator, an
inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct installation in the RAT
pump housing; and corrective actions if necessary. For certain other
airplanes, AD 2015-26-02 required re-identification or replacement of
the RAT module. We issued AD 2015-26-02 to prevent loss of the impeller
function and RAT pump pressurization capability, which, if preceded by
a total engine flame-out, could result in loss of control of the
airplane.
Since we issued AD 2015-26-02, we received a report of a
typographical error in the regulatory text of AD 2015-26-02. Paragraph
(m) of AD 2015-26-02 inadvertently referred to paragraph (n) and should
have referred to paragraph (o), ``Parts Installation Prohibition.''
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0274, dated November 15, 2013 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model
A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus
Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. The
MCAI states:
During a production flight test of an A330-300 aeroplane, the
Ram Air Turbine (RAT) did not pressurize the green hydraulic system.
Investigation revealed that the impeller drive (hex) shaft had a
reduced length of engagement with the pump drive shaft. This caused
the impeller drive shaft to disengage from the pump and disconnect
the impeller. It was determined that the disconnection was the
result of internal hex dimensions on the pump impeller shaft, which
had been changed in a manufacturing drawing. From the investigation
analysis, it was possible to identify a list of affected parts.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to the
loss of impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability,
possibly resulting, in case of total engine flame out, to the loss
of control of the aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, a new design RAT pump shaft
has been developed with a decreased hexagonal shaft housing depth,
which increases the hexagonal drive shaft engagement in the impeller
shaft to carry the impeller torque. Airbus issued Service Bulletin
(SB) A330-29-3122, SB A340-29-4093 and SB A340-29-5021 to provide
instructions for in-service replacement of the affected RAT
hydraulic pumps, or re-identification of the RAT pump and complete
RAT module, as applicable.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
identification and replacement [modification] or re-identification
of all affected RAT hydraulic pumps on A330 and A340-200/300
aeroplanes, and replacement [modification] of all affected RAT
modules on A340-500/ -600 aeroplanes.
For affected pumps, the required actions also include concurrent
actions, as applicable, including replacement of the balance weight
screw, modification of the actuator coil spring, modification of the
actuator, an inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct
installation in the RAT pump housing and re-installation if necessary.
For affected pumps, corrective actions include replacement of the RAT
hydraulic pump, and re-identification of the part number of the
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RAT module. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
0467.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued the following service information:
<bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25,
2012.
<bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25,
2012.
This service information describes procedures for identifying the
part number, serial number, and standard of the RAT pump, RAT module,
RAT actuator, and RAT lower gearbox assembly; replacing the balance
weight screw, modifying the actuator coil spring, modifying the
actuator, and doing an inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct
installation; and re-identifying the part numbers of the RAT hydraulic
pump and RAT module.
Airbus also issued Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12,
2014; and Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2014, which
describe procedures for identifying the part number and serial number
of the RAT actuator; modifying the RAT actuators; and re-identifying
the part numbers of the RAT module.
In addition, Airbus issued Service Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated
October 2, 2012; and Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16,
2014, which describe procedures for replacing (modifying) the RAT
module.
Hamilton Sundstrand has issued Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19,
dated August 6, 2012, which identifies the serial numbers of the
suspect hydraulic pump.
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 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 issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these
same type designs.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
We are superseding AD 2015-26-02 to correct a typographical error
in the regulatory text. No other changes have been made to AD 2015-26-
02. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for prior
public comment are unnecessary.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-0467; Directorate
Identifier 2016-NM-008-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 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 AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 66 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 14 work-hours 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 $78,540, or $1,190 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will
take about 18 work-hours and require parts costing up to $427,301, for
a cost of $428,831 per product. We have no way of determining the
number of aircraft that might need this action.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2015-26-02, Amendment 39-18350 (80 FR 81174, December 29, 2015), and
adding the following new AD:
2016-04-01 Airbus: Amendment 39-18395; Docket No. FAA-2016-0467;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-008-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective March 4, 2016.
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(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 2015-26-02, Amendment 39-18350 (80 FR
81174, December 29, 2015).
(2) This AD affects AD 2012-21-19, Amendment 39-17235 (77 FR
65812, October 31, 2012); and AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77
FR 65799, October 31, 2012).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301,
-302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
(2) Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic
Power.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that, during a
production flight test, the ram air turbine (RAT) did not pressurize
the green hydraulic system. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss
of the impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability,
which, if preceded by a total engine flame-out, could result in loss
of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Identification of RAT Components
For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F,
-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes;
and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes:
Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD, within 36 months
after the effective date of this AD, identify the part number,
serial number, and standard (through the mod-dots) of the RAT pump,
RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower gearbox assembly, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2)
of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable
in lieu of this identification if the part number, serial number,
and standard can be conclusively determined from that review.
(1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -
243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25,
2012.
(2) For Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25,
2012.
(h) Corrective and Concurrent Actions
If the serial number of the RAT hydraulic pump is included in
table 7, ``Suspect Hydraulic Pump Serial Numbers,'' of Hamilton
Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated August 6, 2012:
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do all
applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information specified
in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. Prior to or concurrently
with doing the corrective actions required by this paragraph, do the
actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012 (for Model A330-200, -
200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes); or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25, 2012 (for Airbus Model
A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes).
(1) Replace the balance weight screw.
(2) Modify the actuator coil spring.
(3) Modify the actuator.
(4) Do a general visual inspection of the anti-stall valve for
correct installation in the RAT pump housing, and if any incorrect
installation is found, before further flight, correctly install the
anti-stall valve.
(i) Exception to Service Information Specifications
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012
(for Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes),
refers to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ``EPRPS06M-29-13'' as
an additional source of guidance for doing certain actions required
by paragraph (h) of this AD. The first ``P'' in the citation should
have been omitted; the correct reference is to Hamilton Sundstrand
Service Bulletin ``ERPS06M-29-13.''
(j) Re-Identification of Part Numbers
If the serial number of the RAT hydraulic pump is not included
in table 7, ``Suspect Hydraulic Pump Serial Numbers,'' of Hamilton
Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated August 6, 2012:
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, re-identify
the part numbers of the RAT hydraulic pump and RAT module, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2)
of this AD.
(k) Service Information for Optional Actions
Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h),
and (j) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12,
2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2014,
as applicable, constitutes compliance with the requirements of
paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD.
(l) RAT Module Replacement (Modification)
For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes having RAT module
part number (P/N) 772722D, 772722E, 772722F, or 772722G: Within 36
months after the effective date of this AD, replace (modify) the RAT
module, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated October 2, 2012. As an option,
accomplishment of the RAT module replacement (modification), in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16, 2014, constitutes compliance
with the requirement of this paragraph.
(m) Exception to Paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of This AD
The actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD
are not required for airplanes on which Airbus Modification 202537
was embodied in production, provided it can be determined that,
since the airplane's first flight, no RAT hydraulic pump or RAT
module having a part number identified in paragraph (o) of this AD
is installed on that airplane.
(n) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of Other ADs
(1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -
243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
airplanes: Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (g),
(h), and (j) of this AD constitutes compliance with the requirements
of paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of AD 2012-21-19, Amendment 39-17235
(77 FR 65812, October 31, 2012); and paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012).
(2) For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Accomplishment
of the actions required by paragraph (l) of this AD constitutes
compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of
AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012).
(o) Parts Installation Prohibition
(1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -
243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes; and A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes:
After modification of the RAT module as required by paragraph (h) of
this AD, no person may install any complete RAT module having a part
number identified in paragraph (o)(1)(i) of this AD, or any RAT
hydraulic pump having the part number identified in paragraph
(o)(1)(ii) of this AD, on any airplane.
(i) RAT module P/N 766351, 768084, 770379, 770952, 770952A,
770952B, 1702934, 1702934A, or 1702934B.
(ii) RAT hydraulic pump P/N 5909522 (Parker P/N 4207902).
(2) For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: After
modification of the RAT module as required by paragraph (l) of this
AD, no person may install any complete RAT module having P/N
772722D, 772722E, 772722F, or 772722G, on any airplane.
(p) 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
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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.
(q) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0274, dated November 15, 2013, 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-2016-0467.
(r) 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
February 2, 2016 (80 FR 81174, December 29, 2015).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25,
2012.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2014.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25,
2012.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2014.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated October 2, 2012.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16, 2014.
(vii) Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated
August 6, 2012.
(4) For Airbus 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.
(5) For Hamilton Sundstrand service information identified in
this AD, contact Hamilton Sundstrand, Technical Publications, Mail
Stop 302-9, 4747 Harrison Avenue, P.O. Box 7002, Rockford, IL 61125-
7002; telephone 860-654-3575; fax 860-998-4564; email
[email protected]; Internet http://www.hamiltonsundstrand.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 February 8, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-03215 Filed 2-17-16; 8:45 am]
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