AD 2017-08-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-601 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| 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 |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-204 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-221 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-222 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-304 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-322 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-324 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-325 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the bulk cargo door frame could result in rapid airplane decompression or possible loss of the bulk cargo door.
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Required Actions
Inspect the bulk cargo door frame for structural repairs and cracking. Repair any identified cracks and perform post-repair inspections of crack-free frames.
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Compliance Time
Within 14,600 total flight cycles from the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes (excluding Model F4-622R and Model F4-605R in the post-Modification 12046 configuration), Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, and Model A310 series airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4- 600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that during inspections to detect corrosion of the bulk cargo doors, several cracks were discovered. This AD requires inspections of the bulk cargo door frame to identify any structural repairs and cracking, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Applicability Source Text
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(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C,
B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes; Model A300 B4-601, B4-
603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, and F4-622R
airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model
A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes,
certificated in any category, that have accumulated more than 14,600
total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD.
(2) Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes in the post-
Modification 12046 configuration are not affected by the
requirements of this AD.
Document Text
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 77 (Monday, April 24, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 18845-18849]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2017-07981]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-7269; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-198-AD;
Amendment 39-18862; AD 2017-08-13
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 certain
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-
600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes
(collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310
series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that
during inspections to detect corrosion of the bulk cargo doors, several
cracks were discovered. This AD requires inspections of the bulk cargo
door frame to identify any structural repairs and cracking, and
corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 30, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 30,
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#48292b2b273d263c6629213a3f273a3c20652d293b0829213a2a3d3b662b2725"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="254446464a504b510b444c57524a57514d0840445665444c574750560b464a48">[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-2016-7269.
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-
7269; 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 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 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model A300
series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series
airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively
called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
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June 28, 2016 (81 FR 41892). The NPRM was prompted by a report
indicating that during inspections to detect corrosion of the bulk
cargo doors, several cracks were discovered. The NPRM proposed to
require a general visual inspection of the bulk cargo door frame to
identify any structural repairs, a detailed visual inspection of the
frame at the repaired area for any cracking if necessary, and
corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct cracking of the bulk cargo doors; such cracking could result in
rapid airplane decompression or possible loss of the bulk cargo door.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2015-0238, dated December 18, 2015 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A300 series
airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes,
and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model
A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI
states:
During inspections to detect corrosion on the Bulk Cargo Doors
of Airbus A300 family aeroplanes, several cracks were discovered.
Investigations revealed that a set of SRM [structural repair manual]
repair solutions was defined in 1993, and was classified as
permanent and without limitation. As of 2011, this set of repair
solutions was revised and classified permanent, but with post-repair
required actions.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in
rapid decompression events or even loss of the bulk cargo door.
As per Ageing Aircraft rules, it was determined that new
inspections have to be completed on the Bulk Cargo Door Frames to
detect potential fatigue damages on repaired structures or to
perform a new repair scheme.
Based on the fact that several aeroplanes could potentially be
flying with potential fatigue damages on repaired structures, Airbus
was requested to issue Alert Operator Transmission (AOT) A53W010-15
to provide fleet-wide inspection instructions to address this
condition.
For the reasons describes above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time inspection of the bulk cargo door frame to determine whether a
repair has been accomplished and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s).
The required actions in this AD include a detailed visual
inspection of the bulk cargo door frame at the repaired area for any
cracking, repair of cracks, and post-repair inspections of crack-free
frames. This AD affects airplanes that have accumulated more than
14,600 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD. For
airplanes that have accumulated 14,600 total flight cycles or fewer as
of the effective date of this AD, no actions are required by this AD;
however, we might consider further rulemaking for these airplanes.
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-
7269.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Revise the Applicability
United Parcel Service (UPS) requested that we remove Model F4-622R
airplanes from the applicability in paragraph (c) of the proposed AD.
UPS stated that review of the applicable structural repair manual (SRM)
sections identified in Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
A53W010-15, Revision 00, including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated
December 15, 2015, revealed that Model A300 F4-622R airplanes with
Airbus Modification 12046 embodied do not have the repair configuration
in question available for use on these airplanes.
We agree with the commenter's request. Since the issuance of the
NPRM, Airbus has revised the service information. Airbus AOT A53W010-
15, Revision 01, including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated October 4,
2016, excludes Model A300 F4-622R and Model F4-605R airplanes in the
post-Modification 12046 configuration. Therefore, we have redesignated
paragraph (c) of the proposed AD as paragraph (c)(1) of this AD and
added paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to exclude those airplanes.
Request To Add Certain Language to the NPRM
Richard Vernon requested that we revise paragraph (g) of the
proposed AD to state that no further action is required for airplanes
on which no structural repairs are identified.
We agree. We have determined that this change is consistent with
the intent of the MCAI. Therefore, we have revised paragraph (g) of
this AD to state that if no structural repairs are found or identified
during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD or the
maintenance records review specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, no
further action is required by this AD for that airplane.
Request To Expand and Reorganize the NPRM
UPS requested that we revise the NPRM to expand paragraph (g) and
to reorganize paragraphs (h) through (i) of the proposed AD. UPS stated
that the initial inspection and applicable corrective actions are
spread over multiple paragraphs, including combining reporting
requirements with the ``no damage found'' follow-on action.
We disagree with the commenter's request. While we understand the
commenter's proposed reorganization of the paragraphs, our intent of
the AD as written is to provide requirements that are consistent with
the requirements of the MCAI. We have not changed this AD in this
regard.
Request To Provide Guidance for Airplanes Repaired After December 2011
UPS commented that a detailed review of paragraphs (g) and (h) of
the proposed AD indicates that there is no guidance for airplanes
without repairs installed or repairs installed after December 2011 when
the repair was classified in the SRM as ``permanent with post-repair
actions.'' UPS stated that it is possible for an airplane with more
than 14,600 total flight cycles to have an SRM repair identified in
Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A53W010-15, Revision 00, dated
December 15, 2015, References (1) through (8), and to be in compliance
with the SRM post-repair actions and still have to re-validate the
repair per the NPRM.
We infer that UPS is requesting that we provide guidance for
airplanes repaired after December 2011 and airplanes with no repairs
installed.
We agree to clarify. There is further action for airplanes repaired
after December 2011, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. SRM
repairs and post-repair inspections do not allow for detecting cracks
at doubler angles, whether the repairs were permanent or not or
performed before or after December 2011. We have not revised this AD in
this regard. For airplanes on which no structural repairs are
identified during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD
or the records review specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, no further
action is necessary. As stated previously, we have added language to
paragraph (g) of this AD that states that if no structural repairs are
found or identified, no further action is required by this AD for that
airplane.
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Request To Allow Maintenance Records Review in Lieu of Inspection
UPS provided restructured text for paragraph (g) of the proposed
AD. The text includes an allowance to review the airplane maintenance
records to identify the existence of any structural repairs of the bulk
cargo door frame.
From this language provided by UPS, we infer that UPS was
requesting that we include an option to allow a review of the airplane
maintenance records to determine the existence of any structural
repairs in lieu of the required general visual inspection of the bulk
cargo door frame. We agree. We have revised paragraph (g) of this AD to
add a statement that a review of airplane maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of the inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD as long as the existence of any structural repairs can be
conclusively determined from that review. We have also revised
paragraph (h) of this AD to refer to the maintenance records review.
Request for Credit for Previous Actions
FedEx requested that we allow credit for those airplanes which have
been previously inspected in accordance with Airbus AOT A53W010-15,
Revision 00, including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated December 15,
2015. FedEx stated that it has previously performed the required
inspection on its airplanes as specified in Airbus AOT A53W010-15,
Revision 00, including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated December 15,
2015. FedEx stated that Airbus indicated that airplanes having
accumulated less than 14,600 total flight cycles will be covered later
by another means of inspection. FedEx asserted that the NPRM will
impose an additional burden based upon the results of the inspection on
its airplanes, which were all negative.
We agree with the commenter's request for the reasons stated. We
have revised this AD to provide credit for actions specified in
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD if those actions were done before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus AOT A53W010-15, Revision 00,
including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated December 15, 2015.
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
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
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
We reviewed Airbus AOT A53W010-15, Revision 01, including
Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated October 4, 2016. The service
information describes procedures for a general visual inspection of the
bulk cargo door frame to identify any structural repairs, and a
detailed visual inspection of the frame at the repaired area. The
service information also provides procedures for contacting Airbus for
repair instructions and reporting of inspection results. 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 135 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Inspection......................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $11,475
= $85.
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We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD,
except for the cost of reporting, specified as follows:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Reporting.................................. 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85... $0 $85
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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
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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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2017-08-13: Amendment 39-18862; Docket No. FAA-2016-7269;
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-198-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 30, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C,
B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes; Model A300 B4-601, B4-
603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, and F4-622R
airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model
A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes,
certificated in any category, that have accumulated more than 14,600
total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD.
(2) Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes in the post-
Modification 12046 configuration are not affected by the
requirements of this AD.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that during
inspections to detect corrosion of the bulk cargo doors, several
cracks were discovered. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracking of the bulk cargo doors; such cracking could result in
rapid airplane decompression or possible loss of the bulk cargo
door.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection
Within 250 flight cycles or 6 months after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first: Do a general visual inspection of
the bulk cargo door frame to identify the existence of any
structural repairs, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus
Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A53W010-15, Revision 01,
including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated October 4, 2016. A review
of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection as long as the existence of any structural repairs can be
conclusively determined from that review. If no structural repairs
are found or identified during the inspection or maintenance records
review, no further action is required by this AD for that airplane.
(h) Detailed Visual Inspection
If, during the general visual inspection required by paragraph
(g) of this AD or the maintenance records review specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, any repair is found or identified on the
bulk cargo door frame: Before further flight, do a detailed visual
inspection for cracking of the frame at the repaired area, in
accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A53W010-15, Revision
01, including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated October 4, 2016.
(i) Crack Repair
If any cracking is found during the detailed visual inspection
required by paragraph (h) of this AD: 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) Post-Repair Actions for Crack-Free Frames
If no cracking is found during the detailed visual inspection
required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Do the actions in paragraphs
(j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD.
(1) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1)(i) or
(j)(1)(ii) of this AD: Send a report of the inspection results to
Airbus Service Bulletin Reporting Online Application on Airbus World
(<a href="https://w3.airbus.com/">https://w3.airbus.com/</a>).
(i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the inspection.
(ii) 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.
(2) Within 2,800 flight cycles after the detailed visual
inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Do applicable post-
repair inspections and repairs, using a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using Airbus AOT A53W010-15,
Revision 00, including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated December 15,
2015.
(l) 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#2b12066a6566061a1a1d066a66646806796e7a7e6e787f786b4d4a4a054c445d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="261f0b67686b0b1717100b676b69650b74637773637572756640474708414950">[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 EASA;
or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
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(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2015-0238, dated December 18, 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-2016-7269.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
(n) 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 Alert Operators Transmission A53W010-15, Revision 01,
including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated October 4, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(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;
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(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 13, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-07981 Filed 4-21-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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