[Federal Register: January 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 5)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2004-19527; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-71-AD;
Amendment 39-13932; AD 2005-01-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes; and
Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4
605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus Model A310 series airplanes; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-
600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model C4 605R Variant F
airplanes (collectively called A300-600). This AD requires relocating
contactor 9DG located at rack (relay box) 107VU and adding protective
sleeves to the two wire (cable) looms near the door hinge of rack
107VU. This AD is prompted by reports that interference was noticed
during production between the wire looms located near the door hinge of
rack 107VU and the terminals of contactor 9DG. We are issuing this AD
to prevent possible short circuits in the wire looms supplying the fuel
pump systems and the pitot probe heating system, which could lead to a
possible loss of function of flight-critical systems and reduced
controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective February 11, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of
February 11, 2005.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. You
can examine this information 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html
.
You can examine the contents of this AD docket on the Internet at
http://dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., room PL-
401, on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, Washington, DC. This
docket number is FAA-2004-19527; the directorate identifier for this
docket is 2004-NM-71-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Backman, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425)
227-2797; fax (425) 227-1149.
Examining the Docket
The AD docket contains the proposed AD, comments, and any final
disposition. You can examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov
, or in person at the Docket Management Facility office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647-
5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39
with an AD for certain Airbus Model A310 series airplanes; and Model
A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model C4 605R
Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300-600). That action,
published in the Federal Register on November 4, 2004 (69 FR 64260),
proposed to require relocating contactor 9DG located at rack (relay
box) 107VU and adding protective sleeves to the two wire (cable) looms
near the door hinge of rack 107VU.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments have been submitted on the proposed
AD or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
This AD affects about 167 airplanes of U.S. registry. The required
actions will take about 3 work hours per airplane, at an average labor
rate of $65 per work hour. Required parts will cost about $290 per
airplane. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the AD for U.S.
operators is $80,995, or $485 per airplane.
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 have 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.
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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 DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD. See the ADDRESSES section for a location to
examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2005-01-08 Airbus: Amendment 39-13932. Docket No. FAA-2004-19527;
Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-71-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective February 11, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A310 series airplanes, as
listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2087, Revision 01, dated
December 18, 2003; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R
series airplanes, and Model C4 605R Variant F airplanes
(collectively called A300-600), as listed in Airbus Service Bulletin
A300-24-6081, Revision 01, dated December 18, 2003; certificated in
any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by reports that interference was
noticed during production between two wire (cable) looms located
near the door hinge of rack (relay box) 107VU and the terminals of
contactor 9DG located at rack 107VU. We are issuing this AD to
prevent possible short circuits in the wire looms supplying the fuel
pump systems and the pitot probe heating system, which could lead to
a possible loss of function of flight-critical systems and reduced
controllability of the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Relocation of Contactor and Addition of Protective Sleeves
(f) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD,
relocate contactor 9DG located at rack 107VU and add protective
sleeves to the two wire looms located at the door hinge of rack
107VU, by doing all actions in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2087, Revision 01
(for Model A310 series airplanes); or Service Bulletin A300-24-6081,
Revision 01 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes); both dated
December 18, 2003; as applicable.
Actions Accomplished per Previous Issue of Service Bulletins
(g) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2087; or Airbus
Service Bulletin A300-24-6081; both dated June 7, 2002; are
considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions
specified in paragraph (f) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(h) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for
this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(i) French airworthiness directive F-2003-412, dated November
12, 2003, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use the service information that is specified in
Table 1 of this AD to perform the actions that are required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal
Register approves the incorporation by reference of those documents
in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. For copies of
the service information, contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. For information on the
availability of this material at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA), call (202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
You may view the AD docket at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC.
Table 1.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Revision
Service bulletin level Date
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Airbus Service Bulletin A300- 01 December 18, 2003.
24-6081.
Airbus Service Bulletin A310- 01 December 18, 2003.
24-2087.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 27, 2004.
Kevin M. Mullin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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