AD 2016-25-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the longitudinal lap joints of the fuselage between frames 18 and 80, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive inspections of the bonded inner doublers of the longitudinal lap joints in sections 13 through 18 for disbonding or corrosion, and repair any disbonding and corrosion. Perform a follow-on rototest or ultrasonic inspection to verify cracking, and repair any cracking. The repetitive inspection interval ranges from 3,000 to 8,000 flight cycles, depending on airplane configuration.
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Compliance Time
Within the specified repetitive inspection interval (3,000 to 8,000 flight cycles).
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203, A300 B2K-3C, A300-B4-103, A300 B4-203, and A300 B4-2C airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus Modification 2611 has been embodied in production.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-17-05, for certain Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203, A300 B2K-3C, A300-B4- 103, A300 B4-203, and A300 B4-2C airplanes. AD 2011-17-05 required repetitive inspections in sections 13 through 18 of the fuselage between rivets of the longitudinal lap joints between frames (FRs) 18 and 80 for cracking, and repair or modification if necessary. This new AD requires a revised repetitive inspection program of all longitudinal lap joints and repairs between FRs 18 and 80 to address widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This AD was prompted by an evaluation done by the design approval holder indicating that certain sections of the longitudinal lap joints are subject to WFD; therefore, a revised inspection program is necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203, A300
B2K-3C, A300-B4-103, A300 B4-203, and A300 B4-2C airplanes;
certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers,
except those on which Airbus Modification 2611 has been embodied in
production.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 243 (Monday, December 19, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 91695-91698]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2016-29511]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-7425; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-244-AD;
Amendment 39-18741; AD 2016-25-15]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-17-05,
for certain Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203, A300 B2K-3C, A300-B4-
103, A300 B4-203, and A300 B4-2C airplanes. AD 2011-17-05 required
repetitive inspections in sections 13 through 18 of the fuselage
between rivets of the longitudinal lap joints between frames (FRs) 18
and 80 for cracking, and repair or modification if necessary. This new
AD requires a revised repetitive inspection program of all longitudinal
lap joints and repairs between FRs 18 and 80 to address widespread
fatigue damage (WFD). This AD was prompted by an evaluation done by the
design approval holder indicating that certain sections of the
longitudinal lap joints are subject to WFD; therefore, a revised
inspection program is necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 23, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 16,
2011 (76 FR 63177, October 12, 2011).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax
+33 5 61 93 44 51; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7b1a1818140e150f551a12090c14090f13561e1a083b1a1209190e0855181416"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="442527272b312a306a252d36332b36302c6921253704252d362631376a272b29">[email protected]</span></a>; Internet
<a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>. 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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
7425.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
7425; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-
647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125;
fax 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2011-17-05, Amendment 39-16769 (76 FR 63177,
October 12, 2011) (``AD 2011-17-05''). AD 2011-17-05 applied to certain
Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203, A300 B2K-3C, A300-B4-103, A300
B4-203, and A300 B4-2C airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on July 7, 2016 (81 FR 44232). The NPRM was prompted by an
evaluation done by the design approval holder indicating that certain
sections of the longitudinal lap joints are subject to WFD. The NPRM
proposed to continue to require repetitive inspections in sections 13
through 18 of the fuselage between rivets of the longitudinal lap
joints between FRs 18 and 80 for cracking, and repair or modification
if necessary. The NPRM also proposed to require a revised repetitive
inspection program of all longitudinal lap joints and repairs between
FRs 18 and 80 to address this WFD. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct fatigue cracking of the longitudinal lap joints of the
fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2014-0265, dated December 9, 2014 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for the specified products.
The MCAI states:
Cracks were found on in-service aeroplanes in sections 13 to 18
of the fuselage between rivets of longitudinal lap joints between
frames (FR) 18 and FR80.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could affect the
structural integrity of the aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, Airbus developed an inspection
programme for the longitudinal lap joints and repairs between FR18
and FR80, and EASA issued AD 2007-0091 [which corresponds to FAA AD
2011-17-05] to require the implementation of that programme.
Since EASA AD 2007-0091 was issued, [a] new Widespread Fatigue
Damage regulation has been issued. This new regulation led to the
revision of the maintenance programme for the longitudinal lap
joints and repairs between FR18 and FR80.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2007-0091, which is superseded, and requires
implementation of the revised inspection programme.
Required actions include repetitive inspections of the bonded inner
doublers of the longitudinal lap joints in sections 13 through 18 for
disbonding or corrosion, and repairing any disbonding and corrosion; a
follow-on rototest or ultrasonic inspection to verify cracking, and
repair of any cracking. The repetitive inspection interval ranges from
3,000 flight cycles up to 8,000 flight cycles, depending on airplane
configuration. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the
Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating it
in Docket No. FAA-2016-7425.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry.
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Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost product operators
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Retained actions from AD 2011-17-05........... 3,735 work-hours x $85 per hour $317,475 $1,269,900
= $317,475.
New inspections............................... 140 work-hours x $85 per hour = $11,900 $47,600
$11,900.
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We have received no definitive data that enables us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
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)
2011-17-05, Amendment 39-16769 (76 FR 63177, October 12, 2011), and
adding the following new AD:
2016-25-15 Airbus: Amendment 39-18741; Docket No. FAA-2016-7425;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-244-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective January 23, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2011-17-05, Amendment 39-16769 (76 FR 63177,
October 12, 2011) (``AD 2011-17-05'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203, A300
B2K-3C, A300-B4-103, A300 B4-203, and A300 B4-2C airplanes;
certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers,
except those on which Airbus Modification 2611 has been embodied in
production.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by an evaluation done by the design
approval holder indicating that certain sections of the longitudinal
lap joints are subject to widespread fatigue damage. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the longitudinal
lap joints of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Fuselage Inner Doubler Inspections and Repair, With
Revised Formatting
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (l) of AD
2011-17-05, with revised formatting. For airplanes on which any
inspections of the fuselage bonded inner doublers of the
longitudinal lap joints in sections 13 through 18 (except sections
16 and 17 at stringer 31 left-hand and right-hand) for disbonding
and cracking have not been done as of November 16, 2011 (the
effective date of AD 2011-17-05), as specified by Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-53-229: Prior to the accumulation of 24,000 total
flight cycles or within 15 years since new, whichever occurs first;
or within 60 days after November 16, 2011; whichever occurs later;
do a detailed inspection of the fuselage bonded inner doublers of
the longitudinal lap joints in sections 13 through 18 (except
sections 16 and 17 at stringer 31 left-hand and right-hand) for
disbonding and cracking, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5,
dated April 8, 1997. If no disbonding and no cracking are found,
repeat the inspection thereafter at the applicable intervals
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.
(1) If no cracking is found, and ``minor'' disbonding, as
defined in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5, dated
April 8, 1997, is found: Repeat the inspection thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 1 year for areas below stringer 22, and at
intervals not to exceed 2 years for areas above and including
stringer 22.
(2) If no cracking is found, and ``major'' disbonding, as
defined in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5, dated
April 8, 1997, is found: Within 1,000 flight cycles after doing the
inspection, repair, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5,
dated April 8, 1997.
(3) If any cracking is found, repair prior to further flight, in
accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5,
dated April 8, 1997.
(h) Retained Repetitive Intervals for Inspections for Disbonding and
Cracking, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the repetitive intervals specified in
table 1 of AD 2011-17-05, with no changes. At the applicable time
specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, repeat the
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) For sections 13 and 14 as specified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5, dated April 8, 1997: Repeat the
inspection at intervals not to exceed 7 years or 12,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first.
(2) For sections 15 through 18 as specified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5, dated April 8, 1997: Repeat the
inspection within 8.5 years or 12,000 flight cycles, whichever
occurs first.
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(i) Retained Fuselage Inner Doubler Inspections and Repair, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (m) of AD
2011-17-05, with no changes. For airplanes on which any inspections
of the fuselage bonded inner doublers of the longitudinal lap joints
in sections 13 through 18 (except sections 16 and 17 at stringer 31
left-hand and right-hand) for disbonding and cracking have been done
as of November 16, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-17-05), as
specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229; except for
airplanes on which a repair of that area has been done as specified
in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229: Within 7 years or 12,000
flight cycles (for sections 13 and 14), or within 8.5 years or
12,000 flight cycles (for sections 15 and 18), after doing the
inspection, whichever occurs first; or within 60 days after November
16, 2011, whichever occurs later, do a detailed inspection of the
fuselage bonded inner doublers of the longitudinal lap joints in
sections 13 through 18 (except sections 16 and 17 at stringer 31
left-hand and right-hand) for disbonding and cracking, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin
A300-53-229, Revision 5, dated April 8, 1997. If no disbonding and
no cracking are found, repeat the inspection at the applicable time
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.
(1) If no cracking is found, and ``minor'' disbonding, as
defined in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5, dated
April 8, 1997, is found: Repeat the inspection thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 1 year for areas below stringer 22, and at
intervals not to exceed 2 years for areas above and including
stringer 22.
(2) If no cracking is found, and ``major'' disbonding, as
defined in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5, dated
April 8, 1997, is found: Within 1,000 flight cycles after doing the
inspection, repair, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5,
dated April 8, 1997.
(3) If any cracking is found, repair prior to further flight, in
accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5,
dated April 8, 1997.
(j) Retained Fuselage Inner Doubler Inspections and Repair, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (n) of AD
2011-17-05, with no changes. For airplanes on which any inspections
of the fuselage bonded inner doublers of the longitudinal lap joints
in sections 16 and 17 at stringer 31 left-hand and right-hand for
disbonding and cracking have not been done as of November 16, 2011
(the effective date of AD 2011-17-05), as specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A300-53-229: Prior to the accumulation of 24,000
total flight cycles or within 12 years since new, whichever occurs
first; or within 60 days after November 16, 2011, whichever occurs
later, do a detailed inspection of the fuselage bonded inner
doublers of the longitudinal lap joints in sections 16 and 17 at
stringer 31 left-hand and right-hand for disbonding and cracking, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5, dated April 8, 1997. If no
disbonding and no cracking are found, repeat the inspection
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 7 years or 12,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first.
(1) If no cracking is found, and ``minor'' disbonding, as
defined in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5, dated
April 8, 1997, is found: Repeat the inspection thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 1 year for areas below stringer 22, and at
intervals not to exceed 2 years for areas above and including
stringer 22. Doing a repair in accordance with Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5, dated April 8, 1997, terminates
the repetitive inspections required by this paragraph for that area.
(2) If no cracking is found, and ``major'' disbonding, as
defined in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5, dated
April 8, 1997, is found: Within 1,000 flight cycles after doing the
inspection, repair, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5,
dated April 8, 1997.
(3) If any cracking is found, repair prior to further flight, in
accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5,
dated April 8, 1997.
(k) Retained Fuselage Inner Doubler Inspections and Repair, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (o) of AD
2011-17-05, with no changes. For airplanes on which any inspections
of the fuselage bonded inner doublers of the longitudinal lap joints
in sections 16 and 17 at stringer 31 left-hand and right-hand for
disbonding and cracking have been done as of November 16, 2011, as
specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229; except airplanes
on which a repair of that area has been done as specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A300-53-229: Within 7 years or 12,000 flight cycles
after doing the inspection, whichever occurs first; or within 60
days after November 16, 2011; whichever occurs later; do a detailed
inspection of the fuselage bonded inner doublers of the longitudinal
lap joints in sections 16 and 17 at stringer 31 left-hand and right-
hand for disbonding and cracking, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229,
Revision 5, dated April 8, 1997. If no disbonding and no corrosion
are found, repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 7 years or 12,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first.
(1) If no cracking is found, and ``minor'' disbonding, as
defined in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5, dated
April 8, 1997, is found: Repeat the inspection thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 1 year for areas below stringer 22, and at
intervals not to exceed 2 years for areas above and including
stringer 22. Doing a repair, in accordance with Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5, dated April 8, 1997, terminates
the repetitive inspections required by this paragraph for that area.
(2) If no cracking is found, and ``major'' disbonding, as
defined in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5, dated
April 8, 1997, is found: Within 1,000 flight cycles after doing the
inspection, repair, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5,
dated April 8, 1997.
(3) If any cracking is found, repair prior to further flight, in
accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5,
dated April 8, 1997.
(l) New Repetitive Inspections and Repair
Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, do rototest
and ultrasonic inspections, as applicable, for cracking of all
longitudinal lap joints and repairs between frames 18 and 80; and
repair any cracking before further flight; 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). Repeat the
applicable inspection, including post-repair inspections, thereafter
at intervals approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
Accomplishing the initial inspection and applicable repairs required
by this paragraph terminates the actions required by paragraphs (g)
through (k) of this AD.
(m) 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 appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be
emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c6ffeb87888bebf7f7f0eb878b8985eb948397938395929586a0a7a7e8a1a9b0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="152c38545b58382424233854585a56384750444050464146557374743b727a63">[email protected]</span></a>. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(n) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA AD 2014-0265, dated December 9, 2014, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2016-7425.
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(o) 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
November 16, 2011 (76 FR 63177, October 12, 2011).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-229, Revision 5, dated April
8, 1997, including Appendix A300SB/53-229, dated April 10, 1989.
Only pages 1, 2, 5, 11, and 12 of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-
229, Revision 5, dated April 8, 1997, show revision level 5 and
issue date April 8, 1997; pages 3, 4-10, and 13-17 show revision
level 4 and issue date March 30, 1994; and pages 1-17 of Appendix
A300SB/53-229 show issue date April 10, 1989.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6e0f0d0d011b001a400f071c19011c1a06430b0f1d2e0f071c0c1b1d400d0103"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9afbf9f9f5eff4eeb4fbf3e8edf5e8eef2b7fffbe9dafbf3e8f8efe9b4f9f5f7">[email protected]</span></a>;
Internet <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>.
(5) 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.
(6) 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: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 1, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-29511 Filed 12-16-16; 8:45 am]
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