[Federal Register: March 1, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 39)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2004-19451; Directorate Identifier 2002-NM-138-AD;
Amendment 39-13983; AD 2005-04-11]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series
Airplanes; A300 B4-600, B4-600R and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model
C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600); and A310
Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD), which applies to all Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4, A300-600, and
A310 series airplanes. That AD currently requires identification of the
part number and serial number of the parking brake operated valve
(PBOV); and, if necessary, inspections of the PBOV, including a
functional check of the PBOV, and follow-on and corrective actions.
That AD also provides for optional terminating action for the
requirements of that AD. This new AD requires modification of all
affected PBOVs, or replacement with new, non-affected PBOVs, which
would terminate the requirements of the existing AD. This AD is
prompted by a decision by the FAA and a civil airworthiness authority
to require modification or replacement of all affected PBOVs. We are
issuing this AD to prevent loss of the yellow hydraulic system, which
provides all the hydraulics for certain spoilers; elements of the
hydraulics for flaps, stabilizer, pitch and yaw feel systems, pitch and
yaw autopilot, and yaw damper; and elevator, rudder, and aileron.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April 5, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-
32A2124, including Appendix 01, dated September 10, 2001, as listed in
the AD, is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of April
5, 2005.
On May 8, 2002 (67 FR 19655, April 23, 2002), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Airbus
Service Bulletin A300-32A0441, including Appendix 01, dated September
10, 2001; and Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32A6087, including Appendix
01, dated September 10, 2001.
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
.
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
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the U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL-
401, Washington, DC. This docket number is FAA-2004-19451; the
directorate identifier for this docket is 2002-NM-138-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)
227-2125; fax (425) 227-2797.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend part 39 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 39) with an AD to supersede
AD 2002-08-14, amendment 39-12722 (67 FR 19655, April 23, 2002). The
existing AD applies to all Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4; A300 B4-600,
B4-600R, and F4-600R (collectively called A300-600); and A310 series
airplanes. The proposed AD was published in the Federal Register on
October 27, 2004 (69 FR 62627), to retain certain requirements of the
existing AD. The action also proposed to require modification of all
affected parking brake operated valves (PBOVs), or replacement with
new, non-affected PBOVs, which would terminate the requirements of the
existing AD.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments that have been
submitted on the proposed AD.
Request To Withdraw the Proposed AD
One commenter, on behalf of its member operators, has no technical
objection to the proposed AD, but requests withdrawing the proposed AD
because the service information specified in Table 1 of the proposed AD
meets the intent of the proposed AD.
We do not agree with the commenter's request to withdraw the
proposed AD. There is no legal requirement for an operator to
incorporate a service bulletin without an AD. Therefore, it is
necessary to issue this AD to mandate that certain actions be done to
correct the identified unsafe condition.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comment that has been submitted, and determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD as proposed, except as
discussed under ``Changes to Applicability.''
Changes to Applicability
In the proposed AD, we inadvertently did not include Model A300 C4-
605R Variant F airplanes. We are including that airplane model in this
AD. No airplanes of that model are currently on the U.S. Register and
thus providing notice and opportunity for public comment is unnecessary
before this AD is issued. We have determined that this change will
neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the
scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators
to comply with this AD. This AD will affect about 168 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
Estimated Costs
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Average
Action Work hours labor rate Parts Cost per
per hour airplane
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Inspection of PBOV part number/serial 2 $65 None......................... $130
number (required by AD 2002-08-14).
Modification/replacement (new proposed 4 65 No Charge.................... 260
action).
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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.
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 removing amendment 39-12722 (67 FR
19655, April 23, 2002), and by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2005-04-11 Airbus: Amendment 39-13983. Docket No. FAA-2004-19451;
Directorate Identifier 2002-NM-138-AD.
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Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 5,
2005.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2002-08-14, amendment 39-12722 (67 FR
19655, April 23, 2002).
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 series
airplanes; A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and
Model C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300-600);
and A310 series airplanes; certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by a decision by the FAA and a civil
airworthiness authority to require modification or replacement of
all affected parking brake operated valves (PBOV). We are issuing
this AD to prevent loss of the yellow hydraulic system, which
provides all the hydraulics for certain spoilers; elements of the
hydraulics for flaps, stabilizer, pitch and yaw feel systems, pitch
and yaw autopilot, and yaw damper; and elevator, rudder, and
aileron.
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.
Restatement of Certain Requirements of AD 2002-08-14
Inspection and Functional Check
(f) Within 7 days after May 8, 2002 (the effective date of AD
2002-08-14, amendment 39-12722), identify the part and serial number
of the PBOV to determine whether the PBOV is an affected part, as
identified by Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32A0441 (for Model A300
B2 and B4 series airplanes), A300-32A6087 (for Model A300-600 series
airplanes), or A310-32A2124 (for Model A310 series airplanes); all
dated September 10, 2001; as applicable.
(1) If the PBOV is NOT an affected part, no further action is
required by this AD.
(2) If the PBOV is an affected part: Except as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, prior to further flight, test the PBOV in
accordance with the applicable service bulletin; and thereafter
perform follow-on and corrective actions (including repetitive tests
and repair of the PBOV or replacement with a serviceable PBOV) at
the time specified by and in accordance with the service bulletin,
as applicable.
(g) If the applicable service bulletin identified in paragraph
(f) of this AD specifies to contact ``SEE32'' for corrective action:
Prior to further flight, perform the corrective action in accordance
with a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch,
ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, or the Direction
G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC) (or its delegated
agent).
Parts Installation
(h) As of May 8, 2002 (the effective date of AD 2002-08-14) no
person may install an affected PBOV on any airplane, unless that
PBOV is in compliance with all applicable requirements of this AD.
Affected PBOVs are identified by Airbus Service Bulletin A300-
32A0441 (for Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes), A300-32A6087
(for Model A300-600 series airplanes); or A310-32A2124 (for Model
A310 series airplanes), all dated September 10, 2001; as applicable.
New Requirements of This AD
PBOV Modification/Replacement
(i) Within 7 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify
all affected PBOVs, or replace them with new PBOVs, in accordance
with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32A0441 (for Model A300 B2 and B4
series airplanes), A300-32A6087 (for Model A300-600 series
airplanes), or A310-32A2124 (for Model A310 series airplanes); all
dated September 10, 2001; as applicable. The modification or
replacement of all affected PBOVs terminates the requirements of
this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(j) 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
(k) French airworthiness directive 2001-510(B) R1, dated May 15,
2002, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) 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.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approves the
incorporation by reference Airbus Service Bulletin A310-32A2124,
including Appendix 01, dated September 10, 2001, in accordance with
5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the
incorporation by reference of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32A0441,
including Appendix 01, dated September 10, 2001; and Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-32A6087, including Appendix 01, dated September 10,
2001; as of May 8, 2002 (67 FR 19655, April 23, 2002).
(3) 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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Airbus service bulletin Revision level Date
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Service Bulletin A300- Original....... September 10, 2001.
32A0441, including Appendix
01.
Service Bulletin A300- Original....... September 10, 2001.
32A6087, including Appendix
01.
Service Bulletin A310- Original....... September 10, 2001.
32A2124, including Appendix
01.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 9, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-3279 Filed 2-28-05; 8:45 am]
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