AD 2017-04-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-243 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-243F | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-341 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-342 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-343 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of air intake cowls, worn and detached attachment links, fractured thermal anti-ice (TAI) piccolo tubes, and loose or missing attachment rivets of the inner boundary angles (IBAs) and outer boundary angles (OBAs) of the forward bulkhead.
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Required Actions
Inspect piccolo tubes and mount links, the aft side of the forward bulkhead, and OBAs; inspect certain areas of the forward bulkhead; inspect IBA and OBA attachment rivets; replace the engine air intake cowl assembly and repair pulled, loose, or missing rivets if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight to within 100 flight cycles, depending on findings.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A330-243, -243F, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-22-12 for all Airbus Model A330-243, -243F, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. AD 2012-22-12 required inspecting piccolo tubes and mount links, the aft side of the forward bulkhead, and outer boundary angles (OBAs); and doing corrective actions if necessary. This new AD retains certain requirements of AD 2012-22-12, and adds inspections of certain areas of the forward bulkhead, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking of air intake cowls, worn and detached attachment links, fractured thermal anti-ice (TAI) piccolo tubes, and loose or missing attachment rivets of the inner boundary angles (IBAs) and OBAs of the forward bulkhead. 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 A330-243, -243F, -341, -342, and
-343 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 34 (Wednesday, February 22, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 11304-11307]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2017-03260]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-9305; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-073-AD;
Amendment 39-18804; AD 2017-04-09]
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) 2012-22-12 for
all Airbus Model A330-243, -243F, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. AD
2012-22-12 required inspecting piccolo tubes and mount links, the aft
side of the forward bulkhead, and outer boundary angles (OBAs); and
doing corrective actions if necessary. This new AD retains certain
requirements of AD 2012-22-12, and adds inspections of certain areas of
the forward bulkhead, and related investigative and corrective actions
if necessary. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking of air intake
cowls, worn and detached attachment links, fractured thermal anti-ice
(TAI) piccolo tubes, and loose or missing attachment rivets of the
inner boundary angles (IBAs) and OBAs of the forward bulkhead. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 29, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 29,
2017.
ADDRESSES: For Airbus service information identified in this final
rule, contact Airbus SAS--Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b6d7dfc4c1d9c4c2dedfd8d3c5c598f78585869bf7858286f6d7dfc4d4c3c598d5d9db"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c0a1a9b2b7afb2b4a8a9aea5b3b3ee81f3f3f0ed81f3f4f080a1a9b2a2b5b3eea3afad">[email protected]</span></a>;
Internet <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>.
For Rolls-Royce service information identified in this final rule,
contact Rolls-Royce Plc, Technical Publications, P.O. Box 31, Derby,
DE24 8BJ, United Kingdom; telephone 44 (0) 1332 245882; fax 44 (0) 1332
249936; Internet <a href="http://www.Rolls-Royce.com">http://www.Rolls-Royce.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-
9305.
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-
9305; 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138;
fax 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2012-22-12, Amendment 39-17248 (77 FR 67263,
November 9, 2012) (``AD 2012-22-12''). AD 2012-22-12 applied to all
Airbus Model A330-243, -243F, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on November 7, 2016 (81 FR 78085).
The NPRM was prompted by reports of cracking of air intake cowls on
Rolls-Royce Trent engines, worn and detached attachment links,
fractured TAI piccolo tubes, and loose or missing attachment rivets of
the IBAs and the OBAs of the forward bulkhead. The NPRM proposed to
retain certain requirements of AD 2012-22-12, and add repetitive
inspections for pulled, loose, and missing attachment rivets of the
IBAs and OBAs of the forward bulkhead, and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct degraded structural integrity of the engine nose cowl, which in
the case of forward bulkhead damage in conjunction with a broken
piccolo tube, could lead to damage to the engine and operation in icing
conditions with reduced TAI performance.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive, 2016-0086R1, dated May 13, 2016 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model 330-
243, -243F, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. The MCAI states:
During shop visit, cracks were found in several primary
structural parts of Rolls Royce (RR) Trent 700 engine air intake
cowls, specifically in the forward bulkhead web, web stiffeners and
outer boundary angles (OBA). In addition, several attachment links
were found severely worn, and some became detached. In two cases,
the thermal anti-ice (TAI) piccolo tube was found fractured.
Investigation results show that the cracks are most likely due to
acoustic excitation and vibration.
A broken piccolo tube, if not detected and corrected, in
conjunction with forward air intake cowl bulkhead damage, could lead
to in-flight detachment of the outer barrel, possibly resulting in
damage to the engine or reduced control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued
Service Bulletin (SB) A330-71-3025, making reference to RR SB
RB.211-71-AG416, to provide inspection instructions, and, depending
on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s).
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2011-0062 [which corresponds to FAA
AD 2012-22-12] to require repetitive special detailed inspections
(SDI) [borescope] of the piccolo tube and affected mount links, the
aft side of forward bulkhead, inner boundary angles (IBA) and OBA of
the RR Trent 700 air intake cowl assemblies, and, depending on
findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s).
Since EASA AD 2011-0062 was issued, some occurrences were
reported of finding attachment rivets of the IBA and OBA either
pulled, loose, or missing during inspection. It was determined that
the affected IBA and OBA rivets may not have been previously
inspected if operators accomplished the required inspection in
accordance with the instructions of RR SB RB.211-71-AG416 at
original issue.
To address this potentially missed inspection, Airbus published
SB A330-71-3033, providing instructions for a one-time detailed
inspection of the IBA and OBA attachment rivets, to be accomplished
if the previous inspection was accomplished using the instructions
of RR SB RB.211-71-AG416 at original issue. Airbus also published SB
A330-71-3025 Revision 2, adding an inspection of the IBA and OBA
attachment
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rivets, to be used if the previous inspection was accomplished using
RR SB RB.211-71-AG416 at issue 1 or later. Airbus also published SB
A330-71-3032 to introduce a modification (mod) that would eliminate
the need for repetitive inspections.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD partially
retains the requirements of EASA AD 2011-0062, which is superseded,
and requires an additional [special] detailed inspection [borescope]
of IBA and OBA forward bulkhead attachment rivets. This [EASA] AD
also introduces an optional terminating action (Airbus mod 204615,
embodied in production, which can be embodied in service with Airbus
SB A330-71-3032) for the repetitive inspections required by this
[EASA] AD.
This [EASA] AD is revised to improve clarity, including Airbus
and RR SB references and inserting Notes to identify the Part
Numbers (P/N) of the affected engine air intake nose cowl
assemblies.
Related investigative actions include inspecting for cracked or
fractured piccolo tubes and for broken piccolo tube links. Corrective
actions include replacing the engine air intake cowl assembly and
repair of pulled, loose, or missing rivets.
The compliance times for the related investigative and corrective
actions range from before further flight to within 100 flight cycles,
depending on the findings of the inspections.
The repetitive inspection interval for the IBAs, OBAs, and forward
bulkhead varies depending on inspection findings, and ranges between
200 and 5,000 flight cycles. The repetitive inspection interval for the
piccolo tubes and links is 2,500 flight cycles.
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-2016-
9305.
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.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A330-71-3025, Revision 02, dated
December 9, 2015. This service information describes procedures for
inspections of the piccolo tube and mount links, the aft side of the
forward bulkhead, the IBAs, OBAs, and the forward bulkhead on the
engine air intake cowl assemblies; and related investigative and
corrective actions.
Airbus also has issued Service Bulletin A330-71-3032, dated
December 10, 2014. This service information describes procedures for a
modification that improves the air intake primary structure and adds a
new piccolo tube supporting structure on the engine air intake cowl
assemblies.
In addition, Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A330-71-3033, dated
December 14, 2015. This service information describes procedures for an
inspection for pulled, loose, and missing attachment rivets of the IBAs
and OBAs of the forward bulkhead, and corrective actions.
Rolls-Royce has issued Service Bulletin RB.211-71-H205, dated July
7, 2014. This service information describes procedures for modifying
the nose cowl assembly acoustic panels.
Rolls-Royce also has issued Service Bulletin RB.211-71-H847, dated
December 2, 2014. This service information describes procedures for
modifying the air intake nose cowl assembly, forward bulkhead assembly,
TAI spray ring, and the TAI spray ring supporting hardware.
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 47 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspections (new action)....... 12 work-hours x $85 per $0 $1,020 per $47,940 per
hour = $1,020 per inspection cycle. inspection
inspection cycle. cycle.
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Estimated Costs for Optional Actions
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Modification.......................... Up to 142 work-hours x $85 per \[1]\ Up to $12,070.
hour = $12,070.
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\[1]\ We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide material cost estimates for the
optional actions specified in this AD.
We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that
will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way
of determining the number of aircraft that might need these repairs:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Repairs.................................... 16 work-hours x $85 per hour = \[2]\ $1,360
$1,360.
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\[2]\ We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide material cost estimates for the on-
condition actions specified in this AD.
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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 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)
2012-22-12, Amendment 39-17248 (77 FR 67263, November 9, 2012), and
adding the following new AD:
2017-04-09 Airbus: Amendment 39-18804; Docket No. FAA-2016-9305;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-073-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective March 29, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2012-22-12, Amendment 39-17248 (77 FR 67263,
November 9, 2012) (``AD 2012-22-12'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-243, -243F, -341, -342, and
-343 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of cracking of air intake cowls
on Rolls-Royce Trent engines, worn and detached attachment links,
and fractured thermal anti-ice (TAI) piccolo tubes, and loose, or
missing attachment rivets of the inner boundary angles (IBAs) and
the outer boundary angles (OBAs) of the forward bulkhead. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct degraded structural integrity
of the engine nose cowl, which in the case of forward bulkhead
damage in conjunction with a broken piccolo tube, could lead to
damage to the engine and operation in icing conditions with reduced
TAI performance.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Affected Engine Air Intake Nose Cowl Assemblies
The engine air intake nose cowl assemblies affected by this AD
have part numbers (P/N) SJ30020, P/N SJ30361, P/N SJ30687, P/N
SJ30810, and P/N SJ30811, as specified in Rolls-Royce Service
Bulletin RB.211-71-H205, dated July 7, 2014.
(1) The engine air intake nose cowl assemblies having P/N
SJ30020, P/N SJ30361, and P/N SJ30687 can be modified (reworked and
re-identified as P/N SJ30810 (for P/N SJ30020 and P/N SJ30361) and
P/N SJ30811 (for P/N SJ30687)), as specified in Rolls-Royce Service
Bulletin RB.211-71-H205, dated July 7, 2014.
(2) The engine air intake nose cowl assemblies having P/N
SJ30810 and P/N SJ30811 can be modified (reworked and re-identified
as P/N SJ30820 and P/N SJ30821, respectively), as specified in
Rolls-Royce Service Bulletin RB.211-71-H847, dated December 2, 2014.
(h) Inspections, Related Investigative Actions, and Corrective Actions
For airplanes in pre-Airbus Modification 204615 and pre-Airbus
Service Bulletin A330-71-3032 configuration: At the applicable times
specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, do a special
detailed inspection of the piccolo tube and affected mount links,
the aft side of the forward bulkhead, and the IBAs and OBAs of the
affected engine air intake cowl assemblies specified in paragraph
(g) of this AD; and do all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions; in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-71-3025, Revision 02,
dated December 9, 2015, except as required by paragraph (i) of this
AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions
at the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,''
of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-71-3025, Revision 02, dated December
9, 2015. Repeat the inspections of the piccolo tube and affected
mount links, the aft side of the forward bulkhead, and the IBAs and
OBAs of the engine air intake cowl assemblies thereafter at the
applicable intervals specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-71-3025, Revision 02, dated December 9,
2015. Accomplishment of corrective actions does not constitute
terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by this
paragraph.
(1) For any engine air intake cowl assembly that has accumulated
fewer than 5,000 flight cycles since its first installation on an
airplane as of the effective date of this AD: Inspect within 24
months after the engine air intake cowl assembly has accumulated
5,000 total flight cycles.
(2) For any engine air intake cowl assembly that has accumulated
5,000 or more flight cycles since its first installation on an
airplane as of the effective date of this AD: Inspect within 24
months after the effective date of this AD.
(i) Service Information Exception
Where Airbus Service Bulletin A330-71-3025, Revision 02, dated
December 9, 2015, specifies to contact Bombardier Aerospace--Shorts
for instructions, before further flight, repair 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).
(j) Optional Terminating Action
Modification of an airplane in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-71-3032,
dated December 10, 2014, constitutes terminating action for the
repetitive inspections required by paragraph (h) of this AD for the
modified airplane only.
(k) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, any pre-Airbus Modification
204615 part may be installed on any airplane provided that, at the
earlier of the applicable times specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and
(h)(2) of this AD following installation, the actions required by
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paragraph (h) of this AD have been accomplished on the pre-Airbus
Modification 204615 part.
(l) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph
(h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-71-3025, dated
January 10, 2011, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2012-22-
12; or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-71-3025, Revision 01, dated
October 24, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD;
provided that, within 1,050 flight cycles after the effective date
of this AD, a special detailed inspection for pulled, loose, and
missing attachment rivets of the IBAs and OBAs of the forward
bulkhead is accomplished; and all applicable corrective actions are
done; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A330-71-3033, dated December 14, 2015. Do all
applicable corrective actions before further flight. Accomplishment
of corrective actions does not constitute terminating action for the
repetitive inspections required by paragraph (h) 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: Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. Information
may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fdc4d0bcb3b0d0cccccbd0bcb0b2bed0afb8aca8b8aea9aebd9b9c9cd39a928b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9da4b0dcd3d0b0acacabb0dcd0d2deb0cfd8ccc8d8cec9ceddfbfcfcb3faf2eb">[email protected]</span></a>.
(i) 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.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2012-22-12 are not
approved as AMOCs with 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.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0086R1, dated May 13, 2016, 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-2016-9305.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(5) of this AD.
(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.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-71-3025, Revision 02, dated
December 9, 2015.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-71-3032, dated December 10,
2014.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-71-3033, dated December 14,
2015.
(iv) Rolls-Royce Service Bulletin RB.211-71-H205, dated July 7,
2014.
(v) Rolls-Royce Service Bulletin RB.211-71-H847, dated December
2, 2014.
(3) For Airbus service information identified in this AD,
contact Airbus SAS--Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8beae2f9fce4f9ffe3e2e5eef8f8a5cab8b8bba6cab8bfbbcbeae2f9e9fef8a5e8e4e6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f899918a8f978a8c9091969d8b8bd6b9cbcbc8d5b9cbccc8b899918a9a8d8bd69b9795">[email protected]</span></a>;
Internet <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>.
(4) For Rolls-Royce service information identified in this AD,
contact Rolls-Royce Plc, Technical Publications, P.O. Box 31, Derby,
DE24 8BJ, United Kingdom; telephone 44 (0) 1332 245882; fax 44 (0)
1332 249936; Internet <a href="http://www.Rolls-Royce.com">http://www.Rolls-Royce.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 February 3, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-03260 Filed 2-21-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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