AD 2016-25-27
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-603 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-620 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-622 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-622R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 C4-605R Variant F | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 F4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 F4-622R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the frame base fittings connecting the frame lower positions to the center wing box.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive detailed inspections for cracking of the lower frame fittings of the frame foot. Replace with a new frame foot if cracking is found. Optional terminating action for repetitive inspections is provided.
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Compliance Time
Within 60 days of the effective date for reporting inspection findings.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R variant F airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R variant F airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks in the frame base fittings connecting the frame lower positions to the center wing box. This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections for cracking of the lower frame fittings of the frame foot, and replacement with a new frame foot if cracking is found. This AD also provides optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. 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 B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-
605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R variant F airplanes;
certificated in any category; all serial numbers.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 4, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 712-716]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2016-30117]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0143; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-113-AD;
Amendment 39-18753; AD 2016-25-27]
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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A300 B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R,
F4-622R, and C4-605R variant F airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports of cracks in the frame base fittings connecting the frame lower
positions to the center wing box. This AD requires repetitive detailed
inspections for cracking of the lower frame fittings of the frame foot,
and replacement with a new frame foot if cracking is found. This AD
also provides optional terminating action for the repetitive
inspections. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective February 8, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 8,
2017.
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#e687858589938892c8878f94918994928ecb838795a6878f94849395c885898b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="234240404c564d570d424a51544c51574b0e46425063424a514156500d404c4e">[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-2014-0143.
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-2014-
0143; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m.
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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
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 supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus
Model A300 B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R,
and C4-605R variant F airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal
Register on July 7, 2016 (81 FR 44241) (``the SNPRM''). We preceded the
SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the
Federal Register on March 19, 2014 (79 FR 15266) (``the NPRM''). The
NPRM was prompted by reports of cracks in the frame base fittings
connecting the frame lower positions to the center wing box. The NPRM
proposed to require repetitive detailed inspections of the lower frame
fittings, related investigative actions, and corrective actions if
necessary. The SNPRM proposed to replace the proposed requirements in
the NPRM with new repetitive detailed inspections for cracking of the
lower frame fittings of the frame foot, and replacement with a new
frame foot if cracking is found. The SNPRM also proposed to provide
optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the lower frame
fittings, 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
2015-0217, dated October 30, 2015 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition on all Airbus Model A300 B4-603, B4-620,
B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R variant F
airplanes. The MCAI states:
During accomplishment of Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A300-53-
6111 (EASA AD 2012-0103), addressing detailed visual inspections of
the lower frame fittings between Frame (FR) 41 and FR46, a crack was
detected on one A300-600 aeroplane in the area 2 of the foot of FR46
at junction radius level.
This frame, previously repaired due to a crack finding in the
frame foot area 1, was not due to be inspected before reaching the
post-repair inspection threshold, i.e. 45,400 flight cycles since
repair embodiment.
Further investigation determined that the repairs specified in
Airbus SB A300-53-6111 were of limited effect to prevent cracking in
the frame foot area 2.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could affect the
structural integrity of the fuselage of all aeroplanes operated up
to the extended service goal (ESG).
As a temporary action and until an improvement of the existing
repairs was made available, EASA issued AD 2012-0229 [AD * * *] to
require a one-time detailed inspection (DET) of the frame feet that
were repaired in accordance with Airbus SB A300-53-6111, and the
reporting of findings to Airbus.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, a detailed study was performed
resulting in the development of a new inspection programme.
Consequently, Airbus cancelled SB A300-53-6111 and replaced it
with SB A300-53-6177, introducing repetitive DET of the lower frame
fittings between FR41 and FR46 for the entire fleet. In addition to
this new inspection programme, Airbus designed a new frame foot
which can be installed on aeroplanes through Airbus SB A300-53-6176.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD supersedes EASA
AD 2012-0103, not retaining its requirements, and instead requires
the new inspection programme for the lower frame fittings. This
[EASA] AD also introduces an optional terminating action for the
repetitive inspections required by the [EASA] AD.
Corrective actions include replacing any cracked lower frame
fittings with a new frame foot. 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 Docket No. FAA-2014-0143.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the SNPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Extend Compliance Time for Reporting Requirement
United Parcel Service (UPS) asked that the compliance time for
submitting the inspection report specified in paragraph (h) of the
proposed AD (in the SNPRM) be extended from 30 to 60 days. UPS stated
that accomplishing the inspection may occur many days before the final
task signoff (i.e., restoring access due to other work in the area),
risking noncompliance with the 30-day requirement.
We agree to extend the compliance time for the reporting
requirement in this AD to 60 days, because we have determined that this
longer compliance time does not affect continued operational safety. We
have changed paragraph (i) of this AD accordingly.
Request for Clarification of Compliance Time
Airbus asked that we clarify the compliance time for the
inspections specified in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD (in the
SNPRM). Airbus stated that unless Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6177,
dated May 20, 2015, specifies differently, the inspection thresholds
should be counted from the first flight of the airplane, not from the
effective date of the AD. Airbus added that the compliance time
provided in the proposed AD could be confusing to operators. Airbus
also stated that for airplanes on which the inspections have not been
done as of the effective date of the AD, no grace period is provided,
which is a burden on operators.
We agree that clarification is necessary.
We agree that the compliance time identified in the ``Threshold''
column of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin
A300-53-6177, dated May 20, 2015, refers to accumulated flight cycles
or flight hours on the airplane since its first flight, but only if
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6177, dated May 20, 2015, does not
specify differently. We redesignated paragraph (h) in the SNPRM as
paragraph (i) of this AD, and redesignated subsequent paragraphs
accordingly. We added clarification of the compliance times for the
thresholds in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD.
We acknowledge that a grace period was not provided for all
configurations. We removed the grace period exception language from
paragraph (g) of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) and moved it to
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. Paragraph (h)(2) of this AD explains that
where grace periods specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6177,
dated May 20, 2015, refer to the issue date of certain service
information, those compliance times are after the effective date of the
AD. The exception in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD does not apply to
compliance times specified as
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thresholds in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6177, dated May 20, 2015.
In addition, we have determined that the actions for Configuration
004 airplanes identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6177, dated
May 20, 2015, must be clarified. For Configuration 004 airplanes
identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6177, dated May 20, 2015,
the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD cannot be accomplished
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-53-6177, dated May 20, 2015. Paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6177, dated May 20,
2015, specifies the action for Configuration 004 airplanes as
contacting and reporting to Airbus. Therefore, we have added paragraph
(h)(3) to this AD to require operators to contact 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), for corrective actions for Configuration
004 airplanes.
Request for Clarification of Inspections for Airplanes With a
Previously Replaced Frame Foot
UPS asked for clarification of the inspection requirements
specified in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) for
airplanes that previously replaced a frame foot per Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-53-6111. UPS stated that if cracking was found during the
inspections using that service information there were two options
available: Installing a reinforcing doubler on the damaged fitting or
replacing the fitting with a new part. UPS added that in Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-53-6177, dated May 20, 2015, the inspection requirements
are defined for airplanes previously inspected and found with no
cracks, or fittings repaired per Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6111.
UPS noted that it is not clear how to address airplanes on which the
cracked fittings were replaced instead of installing a reinforcing
repair. UPS asked that fittings replaced with a new part per Airbus
Service Bulletin A300-53-6111 be treated as a previously inspected
fitting with no crack findings, with repetitive inspections done per
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6177, dated May 20, 2015, using
Configuration 001 instructions. UPS stated that this proposal is
conservative and exceeds the inspection requirements in the proposed AD
(in the SNPRM).
We agree that clarification is necessary. Airbus Service Bulletin
A300-53-6177, dated May 20, 2015, defines four configurations:
Configuration 001 for a frame foot that was never repaired,
Configuration 002 for a frame foot that was preventatively repaired,
Configuration 003 for a frame foot repaired in Area 1 as specified in
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6111 or with certain other repairs, and
Configuration 004 for any frame foot not addressed by Configurations 1
through 3. If a new frame foot is installed on an airplane, it would be
classified as Configuration 001. We have not changed this AD in this
regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously, and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the SNPRM.
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A300-53-6177, dated May 20,
2015. The service information describes procedures for repetitive
detailed inspections for cracking of the lower frame fittings between
FR41 and FR46. Airbus has also issued Service Bulletin A300-53-6176,
dated May 20, 2015. The service information describes procedures for
replacing all lower frame feet between frame FR41 and FR46 with new,
improved frame feet. 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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 123 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate that it takes about 541 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD, and 1 work-hour per
product for reporting. 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 $5,666,610, or $46,070 per product.
We estimate that the optional terminating modification will take
about 529 work-hours and require parts costing $131,500, for a cost of
$176,465.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
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;
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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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2016-25-27 Airbus: Amendment 39-18753; Docket No. FAA-2014-0143;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-113-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective February 8, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-
605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R variant F airplanes;
certificated in any category; all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks in the frame base
fittings connecting the frame lower positions to the center wing
box. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the
lower frame fittings, 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) Repetitive Inspections and Replacement
At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6177, dated May
20, 2015, except as required by paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this
AD: Perform a detailed inspection for cracking of the lower frame
fittings between frame (FR) 41 and FR46 of the frame foot, and if
any crack is found, before further flight, replace with a new frame
foot, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A300-53-6177, dated May 20, 2015, except as
required by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. Repeat the inspection
thereafter at the applicable intervals specified in paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6177, dated May
20, 2015.
(h) Service Information Exceptions
(1) Where the threshold identified in the ``Threshold'' column
of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-
53-6177, dated May 20, 2015, specifies flight cycles or flight hours
without specifying from a repair, replacement, or last inspection,
the specified compliance time is accumulated flight cycles or flight
hours on the airplane since its first flight.
(2) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6177, dated May 20,
2015, specifies a compliance time ``from issuance of revision 04 of
Service Bulletin No. A300-53-6111,'' or ``from issuance of Service
Bulletin No. A300-53-6177,'' this AD requires compliance within the
specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD.
(3) For Configuration 004 airplanes identified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-53-6177, dated May 20, 2015: Within 6 months after the
effective date of this AD, contact 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), for corrective actions and accomplish
all applicable corrective actions using a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(i) Reporting
At the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2)
of this AD: Submit a report of the findings (both positive and
negative) of each inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
Send the report to Airbus Service Bulletin Reporting Online
Application on Airbus World (<a href="https://w3.airbus.com">https://w3.airbus.com</a>).
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the effective date of
this AD.
(j) Optional Terminating Action
Replacement of all lower frame feet between FR41 and FR46, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-53-6176, dated May 20, 2015, terminates the repetitive
inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(k) 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: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-2125. Information may be
emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0831254946452539393e254945474b255a4d595d4d5b5c5b486e6969266f677e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bf8692fef1f2928e8e8992fef2f0fc92edfaeeeafaecebecffd9dede91d8d0c9">[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: 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.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.
(l) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA AD 2015-0217, dated October 30, 2015, 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-
2014-0143.
(m) 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.
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(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6176, dated May 20, 2015.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6177, dated May 20, 2015.
(3) 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#c3a2a0a0acb6adb7eda2aab1b4acb1b7abeea6a2b083a2aab1a1b6b0eda0acae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="69080a0a061c071d4708001b1e061b1d01440c081a2908001b0b1c1a470a0604">[email protected]</span></a>;
Internet: <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>.
(4) 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.
(5) 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 6, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-30117 Filed 1-3-17; 8:45 am]
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