Rule: Airworthiness Directives

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Material Incorporated by Reference issuing this AD to prevent rupture of the Request for Optional Inspection
(j) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin inboard and outboard actuator fittings of
A320–52–1124, Revision 01, dated May 31, the aileron servo controls, which could Air France states that an optional
2005, to perform the actions that are required result in airframe vibration and inspection (for the three repetitive
by this AD, unless the AD specifies consequent reduced structural integrity inspections referenced in the French
otherwise. The Director of the Federal of the airplane. airworthiness directives) for bolt
Register approved the incorporation by replacement at the first inspection with
reference of this document in accordance DATES: This AD becomes effective May
paint marking, and further inspection
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. 1, 2006.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
after 1,800 flight hours, but no later than
The Director of the Federal Register 18 months, is not shown in the NPRM.
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, for a approved the incorporation by reference
copy of this service information. You may Air France adds that airplanes with
of certain publications listed in the AD Airbus Modification 45512 installed in
review copies at the Docket Management
as of May 1, 2006.
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, production, and without Airbus
400 Seventh Street SW., room PL–401, Nassif ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD Modification 50600 installed, need only
Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at docket on the Internet at http:// do the bolt replacement. Air France
http://dms.dot.gov; or at the National dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket notes that the inspections and bolt
Archives and Records Administration Management Facility, U.S. Department
(NARA). For information on the availability
replacement are for airplanes on which
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street servo controls ECP8/9 have been
of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741–
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, installed in service by Airbus Service
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ Washington, DC. Bulletin A340–27–4081 or A340–27–
ibr_locations.html. Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice 4062 for Model A340–200 and –300
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, series airplanes; and Airbus Service
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March for service information identified in this Bulletin A330–27–3075 or A330–27–
10, 2006. AD. 3054 for Model A330–200 and –300
Kalene C. Yanamura, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim series airplanes.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Backman, Aerospace Engineer,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. We agree with Air France. We have
International Branch, ANM–116, added the affected airplane models to
[FR Doc. 06–2852 Filed 3–24–06; 8:45 am] Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, paragraphs (h) and (j)(1) and (j)(2)
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, (changed to paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2)
Washington 98055–4056; telephone in this final rule) of this AD to
(425) 227–2797; fax (425) 227–1149. distinguish between the requirements
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: for airplanes with Airbus Modification
Federal Aviation Administration 45512 installed in production, and those
Examining the Docket
without the modification installed. We
14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the airworthiness have also added a new paragraph (i) to
directive (AD) docket on the Internet at provide for the optional inspection.
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20452; Directorate http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
Identifier 2004–NM–206–AD; Amendment
Additionally, we have changed
39–14522; AD 2006–06–13]
Docket Management Facility office paragraphs (h) and (j) to include
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday terminating action for the repetitive
RIN 2120–AA64 through Friday, except Federal holidays. inspections if all the small-head
The Docket Management Facility office attachment bolts are replaced.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
A330–200 and –300 Series Airplanes; the plaza level of the Nassif Building at Request To Correct Typographical
and Model A340–200 and –300 Series the street address stated in the Error/Clarify Certain Information
Airplanes ADDRESSES section.
Airbus states that a typographical
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Discussion error was made in the service bulletin
Administration (FAA), Department of numbers referenced in Table 1 of the
Transportation (DOT). The FAA issued a notice of proposed
NPRM for Airbus Service Bulletins
ACTION: Final rule. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
A330–57–3075 and A340–57–4083. The
part 39 to include an AD that would
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
references in the NPRM specify Airbus
apply to certain Airbus Model A330 and
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Service Bulletins A330–27–3075 and
A340–200 and –300 series airplanes.
Airbus Model A330–200 and A330–300 That NPRM was published in the A340–27–4083. We agree that a
series airplanes; and Model A340–200 Federal Register on February 28, 2005 typographical error was made and we
and –300 series airplanes. This AD (70 FR 9555). That NPRM proposed to have corrected the service bulletin
requires repetitive detailed inspections require repetitive detailed inspections numbers accordingly.
for discrepancies of the inboard and for discrepancies of the inboard and Airbus also states that Table 1 lists the
outboard actuator fittings of the aileron outboard actuator fittings of the aileron service bulletins without any link or
servo controls, corrective actions if servo controls, corrective actions if reference to the rest of the AD. Airbus
necessary, and eventual replacement of necessary, and eventual replacement of asks for clarification of each service
all the attachment bolts of the aileron all the attachment bolts of the aileron bulletin to specify if it relates to the
servo controls. This AD results from servo controls. inspection paragraph or the replacement
several cases of bushing migration on paragraph. We agree with Airbus. For
Comments
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the inboard and outboard actuator clarification, we have added paragraph

fittings of the aileron servo controls; in We provided the public the numbers to each service bulletin
one case the bushing had migrated opportunity to participate in the reference in Table 1, and cross-
completely out of the actuator fitting development of this AD. We have referenced those numbers in paragraphs
and the fitting was cracked. We are considered the comments received. (h), (j), and (k) of this AD.
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Explanation of Change to Applicability We are issuing this rulemaking under PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
We have revised the applicability of the authority described in subtitle VII, DIRECTIVES
this AD to identify model designations part A, subpart III, section 44701,
as published in the most recent type ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
certificate data sheet for the affected section, Congress charges the FAA with continues to read as follows:
models. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
air commerce by prescribing regulations
Clarification of AMOC Paragraph for practices, methods, and procedures § 39.13 [Amended]
We have revised paragraph (l) of this the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation ■ 2. The Federal Aviation
AD to clarify the appropriate procedure Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
for notifying the principal inspector is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition by adding the following new
before using any approved AMOC on airworthiness directive (AD):
any airplane to which the AMOC that is likely to exist or develop on
applies. products identified in this rulemaking 2006–06–13 Airbus: Amendment 39–14522.
action. Docket No. FAA–2005–20452;
Conclusion Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–206–AD.
Regulatory Findings
We have carefully reviewed the Effective Date
We have determined that this AD will
available data, including the comments (a) This AD becomes effective May 1, 2006.
not have federalism implications under
received, and determined that air safety
Executive Order 13132. This AD will Affected ADs
and the public interest require adopting
not have a substantial direct effect on (b) None.
the AD with the changes described the States, on the relationship between
previously. We have determined that the national government and the States, Applicability
these changes will neither increase the or on the distribution of power and (c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A330–
economic burden on any operator nor responsibilities among the various 201, –202, –203, –223, and –243 airplanes;
increase the scope of the AD. levels of government. Model A330–301, –321, –322, –323, –341,
For the reasons discussed above, I –342, and –343 airplanes; Model A340–211,
Costs of Compliance
certify that this AD: –212, and –213 airplanes; and Model A340–
This AD will affect about 20 airplanes (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 311, –312, and –313 airplanes; certificated in
of U.S. registry. any category; except those on which Airbus
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
The inspection will take about 16 Modification 50660 has been accomplished.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
work hours per airplane (2 hours per DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Unsafe Condition
fitting), at an average labor rate of $65 (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (d) This AD was prompted by several cases
per work hour. Based on these figures, (3) Will not have a significant of bushing migration on the inboard and
the estimated cost of the inspection is economic impact, positive or negative, outboard actuator fittings of the aileron servo
$20,800, or $1,040 per airplane, per on a substantial number of small entities controls; in one case the bushing had
inspection cycle. under the criteria of the Regulatory migrated completely out of the actuator
The replacement will take about 12 Flexibility Act. fitting and the fitting was cracked. We are
work hours per airplane, at an average We prepared a regulatory evaluation issuing this AD to prevent rupture of the
labor rate of $65 per work hour. of the estimated costs to comply with inboard and outboard actuator fittings of the
Required parts will be free of charge. aileron servo controls, which could result in
this AD and placed it in the AD docket. airframe vibration and consequent reduced
Based on these figures, the estimated See the ADDRESSES section for a location structural integrity of the airplane.
cost of the replacement is $15,600, or to examine the regulatory evaluation.
$780 per airplane. Compliance
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (e) You are responsible for having the
Authority for This Rulemaking Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation actions required by this AD performed within
Title 49 of the United States Code safety, Incorporation by reference, the compliance times specified, unless the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Safety. actions have already been done.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Service Bulletin References
Adoption of the Amendment
section 106, describes the authority of (f) Except as provided by paragraph (g) of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, ■ Accordingly, under the authority this AD, the term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used
Aviation Programs, describes in more delegated to me by the Administrator, in this AD, means the Accomplishment
detail the scope of the Agency’s the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Instructions of the applicable service bulletin
authority. follows: identified in Table 1 of this AD.
TABLE 1.— AIRBUS SERVICE BULLETINS

And, for actions done before the effective date
For Airbus model— Use Airbus service bulletin— of this AD, credit is given for prior accomplish-
ment of revision—
(1) A330–200 and –300 series airplanes .......... A330–57–3075, Revision 02, dated May 28, None.
2004.
(2) A330–200 and –300 series airplanes .......... A330–57–3076, Revision 01, dated June 1, Original issue, dated March 14, 2003.
2004.
(3) A340–200 and –300 series airplanes .......... A340–57–4083, Revision 02, dated May 28, None.
2004.
(4) A340–200 and –300 series airplanes .......... A340–57–4084, Revision 01, dated June 1, Original issue, dated March 14, 2003.
2004.
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(g) Airbus Service Bulletins A330–57–3075 AD. Do a one-time detailed inspection, as Alternative Methods of Compliance
and A340–57–4083 recommend reporting specified in paragraph (h), at the earlier of (AMOCs)
inspection results to the airplane the times specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (l)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
manufacturer; however, this AD does not (i)(2) of this AD.
ANM–116, has the authority to approve
contain that requirement. (1) Within 1,800 flight hours after
accomplishing the replacement. AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
Repetitive Inspections/Corrective Actions (2) Within 18 months after accomplishing accordance with the procedures found in 14
(h) For airplanes on which Airbus the replacement. CFR 39.19.
Modification 45512 was not installed in (j) If any discrepancy is found during any (2) Before using any AMOC approved in
production: Within 600 flight hours after the inspection required by paragraph (h) or (i) of accordance with 14 CFR 39.19 on any
effective date of this AD, accomplish a this AD, and the applicable service bulletin airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
detailed inspection for discrepancies of the in paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(3) of this AD the appropriate principal inspector in the
inboard and outboard actuator fitting of the specifies to contact Airbus for an appropriate FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding
aileron servo controls, in accordance with the action: Before further flight, repair in District Office.
service bulletin in paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(3) of accordance with a method approved by the
this AD, as applicable. Accomplish any Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, Related Information
related corrective actions before further flight Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the (m) French airworthiness directives F–
in accordance with the service bulletin in Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile (or its 2004–067 and F–2004–068, both dated May
paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(3) of this AD, as delegated agent). Where differences in the
26, 2004, also address the subject of this AD.
applicable, except as required by paragraph compliance times or corrective actions exist
(j) of this AD. Repeat the inspection between the service bulletin and this AD, the Material Incorporated by Reference
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 flight AD prevails.
(n) You must use the applicable service
hours, except as provided in paragraph (j) of Replacement bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD to
this AD. Replacing all the bolts as required
(k) For airplanes on which the replacement perform the actions that are required by this
by paragraph (k) of this AD ends the
repetitive inspections required by this has not been accomplished: Replace all the AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
paragraph. small-head attachment bolts of the aileron Director of the Federal Register approved the
servo controls with large-head attachment incorporation by reference of these
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
bolts at the applicable time specified in documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive
paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD, in 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Airbus, 1
examination of a specific item, installation,
accordance with the service bulletin in Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
or assembly to detect damage, failure, or paragraph (f)(2) or (f)(4) of this AD, as
irregularity. Available lighting is normally Cedex, France, for a copy of this service
applicable. Replacing all the bolts ends the information. You may review copies at the
supplemented with a direct source of good repetitive inspections required by paragraph
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Docket Management Facility, U.S.
(h) of this AD.
Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
(1) For airplanes on which Airbus
lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface Street, SW., Room PL–401, Nassif Building,
Modification 45512 was not installed in
cleaning and elaborate procedures may be production: Do the replacement before Washington, DC; on the Internet at http://
required.’’ further flight if no discrepancy is found after dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and
(i) As an option to accomplishing the accomplishing three consecutive inspections, Records Administration (NARA). For
repetitive inspections required by paragraph as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. information on the availability of this
(h) of this AD: Before further flight after (2) For airplanes on which Airbus material at the NARA, call (202) 741–6030,
accomplishing the initial inspection required Modification 45512 was installed in or go to http://www.archives.gov/
by paragraph (h) of this AD, accomplish the production: Within 18 months after the federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
replacement required by paragraph (k) of this effective date of this AD. ibr_locations.html.
TABLE 2.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Airbus service bulletin Revision level Date
A330–57–3075 .......................................................................................................................................... Revision 02 ................ May 28, 2004.

A330–57–3076 .......................................................................................................................................... Revision 01 ................ June 1, 2004.
A340–57–4083 .......................................................................................................................................... Revision 02 ................ May 28, 2004.
A340–57–4084 .......................................................................................................................................... Revision 01 ................ June 1, 2004.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on March SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, MFLI of the fuel tank by reviewing
10, 2006. Washington, DC. maintenance records; however, upon
Kalene C. Yanamura, Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice review, US Airways found no reference
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, to MFLI P/N position installation
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. for service information identified in this information. US Airways adds that there
[FR Doc. 06–2851 Filed 3–24–06; 8:45 am] AD. is no reference or baseline for
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim determining the part installed in the
Dulin, Aerospace Engineer, MFLI position without tank entry and a
International Branch, ANM–116, visual check.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, Although US Airways requested no
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, change, we agree with their comment.
Federal Aviation Administration Washington 98055–4056; telephone The Relevant Service Information
(425) 227–2141; fax (425) 227–1149. section of the NPRM specifies the
14 CFR Part 39 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: following: ‘‘If the P/N for each MFLI
[Docket No. FAA–2005–23314; Directorate cannot be determined from a records
Examining the Docket review, the related investigative actions
Identifier 2005–NM–189–AD; Amendment
39–14523; AD 2006–06–14] You may examine the airworthiness include accomplishing a visual
directive (AD) docket on the Internet at inspection of the internal bore of each
RIN 2120–AA64
http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the MFLI using an endoscope to determine
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model Docket Management Facility office the type of MFLI that is installed.’’ This
A318–100 and A319–100 Series between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday inspection can be done without entering
Airplanes, A320–111 Airplanes, A320– through Friday, except Federal holidays. the tank. We have made no change to
200 Series Airplanes, and A321–100 The Docket Management Facility office the AD in this regard.
and A321–200 Series Airplanes (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
Request To Change Work Hours
the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the street address stated in the US Airways also asks that the work
Administration (FAA), Department of ADDRESSES section. hours specified in the NPRM be
Transportation (DOT). changed from 1 to 8 work hours to
Discussion reflect a more realistic time to inspect
ACTION: Final rule.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed the MFLI. US Airways states that since
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR the units are installed in five to seven
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain part 39 to include an AD that would positions, depending on the type of
Airbus Model A318–100 and A319–100 apply to certain Airbus Model A318– airplane, one hour for accomplishing
series airplanes, A320–111 airplanes, 100 and A319–100 series airplanes, the actions, as estimated in the NPRM,
A320–200 series airplanes, and A321– A320–111 airplanes, A320–200 series is not sufficient.
100 and A321–200 series airplanes. This airplanes, and A321–100 and A321–200 We acknowledge and agree with US
AD requires operators to review the series airplanes. That NPRM was Airways’ concern for the reasons stated.
airplane’s maintenance records to published in the Federal Register on We have changed the Costs of
determine the part numbers of the December 15, 2005 (70 FR 74235). That Compliance section of this AD
magnetic fuel level indicators (MFLI) of NPRM proposed to require operators to accordingly.
the wing fuel tanks, and related review the airplane’s maintenance Explanation of Change to Applicability
investigative and corrective actions if records to determine the part numbers
necessary. This AD results from several of the magnetic fuel level indicators We have revised the applicability of
in-service incidents of wear and (MFLI) of the fuel tank, and related this AD to identify model designations
detachment of the top-stops from the investigative and corrective actions if as published in the most recent type
MFLI. Such detachment allows the top- necessary. certificate data sheet for the affected
stop to move around the wing fuel tank, models.
Comments
and the top-stop could come into Conclusion
contact or in close proximity with a We provided the public the
gauging probe, resulting in compromise opportunity to participate in the We have carefully reviewed the
of the air gap between the probe and the development of this AD. We have available data, including the comments
structure and creating a potential considered the comments received from received, and determined that air safety
ignition source. We are issuing this AD one commenter. and the public interest require adopting
to prevent an ignition source in the the AD with the changes described
Request To Clarify Affected Fuel Tanks previously. These changes will neither
wing fuel tank in the event of a
lightning strike, which could result in a US Airways asks that the NPRM be increase the economic burden on any
fire or explosion. changed to add that the affected fuel operator nor increase the scope of the
tanks are wing fuel tanks only. US AD.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May
Airways states that the type of fuel tank
1, 2006. Costs of Compliance
is specified in the referenced service
The Director of the Federal Register bulletin. We agree with US Airways and This AD affects about 621 airplanes of
approved the incorporation by reference have clarified that only the wing fuel U.S. registry. The actions will take
of a certain publication listed in the AD tanks are affected. We have made this between 1 and 8 work hours per
as of May 1, 2006. change throughout the AD. airplane, at an average labor rate of $65
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD per work hour. Based on these figures,
docket on the Internet at http:// Request for Clarification of Part the estimated cost of the AD for U.S.
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Number (P/N) Determination operators is between $40,365 and
Management Facility, U.S. Department US Airways states that the NPRM $322,920, or between $65 and $520 per
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, specifies determining the P/Ns of the airplane.

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the inboard and outboard actuator clarification, we have added paragraph

TABLE 1.— AIRBUS SERVICE BULLETINS

TABLE 2.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

A330–57–3075 .......................................................................................................................................... Revision 02 ................ May 28, 2004.

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