9010C  1 Revision 3 August 2002 METHOD 9010C TOTAL AND AMENABLE CYANIDE: DISTILLATION 1.0 SCOPE AND APPLICATION 1.1 Method 9010 is reflux distillation procedure used to extract soluble cyanide salts and many insoluble cyanide complexes from wastes and leachates. It is based on the decomposition of nearly all cyanides by a reflux distillation procedure using a strong acid and a magnesium catalyst. Cyanide, in the form of hydrocyanic acid ( HCN) is purged from the sample and captured into an alkaline scrubber solution. The concentration of cyanide in the scrubber solution is then determined by Method 9014 or Method 9213. Method 9010 may be used as a reflux distillation procedure for both total cyanide and cyanide amenable to chlorination. The " reactive" cyanide content of a waste is not determined by this method. Refer to 40 CFR 261.23 for information on the characteristic of reactivity.

1.2 This method was designed to address the problem of " trace" analyses (< 1000 ppm). The method may also be used for " minor" ( 1000 ppm  10,000 ppm) and " major" (> 10,000 ppm) analyses by adapting the appropriate sample dilution. However, the amount of sodium hydroxide in the standards and the sample analyzed must be the same.

2.0 SUMMARY OF METHOD 2.1 The cyanide, as hydrocyanic acid ( HCN), is released from samples containing cyanide by means of a reflux distillation operation under acidic conditions and absorbed in a scrubber containing sodium hydroxide solution. The cyanide concentration in the absorbing solution is then determined colorimetrically or titrametrically by Method 9014 or by ion selective electrode by Method 9213.

3.0 INTERFERENCES 3.1 Interferences are eliminated or reduced by using the distillation procedure. Chlorine and sulfide are interferences in Method 9010.

3.2 Oxidizing agents such as chlorine decompose most cyanides. Chlorine interferences can be removed by adding an excess of sodium arsenite to the waste prior to preservation and storage of the sample to reduce the chlorine to chloride which does not interfere.

3.3 Sulfide interference can be removed by adding an excess of bismuth nitrate to the waste ( to precipitate the sulfide) before distillation. Samples that contain hydrogen sulfide, metal sulfides, or other compounds that may produce hydrogen sulfide during the distillation should be treated by the addition of bismuth nitrate.

3.4 High results may be obtained for samples that contain nitrate and/ or nitrite. During the distillation, nitrate and nitrite will form nitrous acid, which will react with some organic compounds to form oximes. These compounds once formed will decompose under test conditions to generate HCN. The possibility of interference of nitrate and nitrite is eliminated by pretreatment with sulfamic acid just before distillation. Nitrate and nitrite are interferences when present at levels higher than 10 mg/ L and in conjunction with certain organic compounds. 9010C  2 Revision 3 August 2002 3.5 Thiocyanate is reported to be an interference when present at very high levels. Levels of 10 mg/ L were not found to interfere.

3.6 Fatty acids, detergents, surfactants, and other compounds may cause foaming during the distillation when they are present in high concentrations and may make the endpoint for the titrimetric determination difficult to detect. Refer to Sec. 6.8 for an extraction procedure to eliminate this interference.

4.0 APPARATUS AND MATERIALS 4.1 Reflux distillation apparatus such as shown in Figure 1 or Figure 2. The boiling flask should be of one liter size with inlet tube and provision for condenser. The gas scrubber may be a 270 mL Fisher Milligan scrubber ( Fisher, Part No. 07 513) or equivalent. The reflux apparatus may be a Wheaton 377160 distillation unit or equivalent.

4.2 Hot plate stirrer/ heating mantle.

4.3 pH meter.

4.4 Amber light.

4.5 Vacuum source.

4.6 Refrigerator.

4.7 Erlenmeyer flask  500 mL.

4.8 KI starch paper.

4.9 Class A volumetric flasks  1000,250, and 100 mL.

5.0 REAGENTS 5.1 Reagent grade chemicals shall be used in all tests. Unless otherwise indicated, it is intended that all reagents shall conform to the specifications of the Committee on Analytical Reagents of the American Chemical Society, where such specifications are available. Other grades may be used, provided it is first ascertained that the reagent is of sufficiently high purity to permit its use without lessening the accuracy of the determination.

5.2 Reagent water. All references to water in this method refer to reagent water, as defined in Chapter One.

5.3 Reagents for sample collection, preservation, and handling 5.3.1 Sodium arsenite ( 0.1N), NaAsO 2. Dissolve 3.2 g NaAsO 2 in 250 mL water.

5.3.2 Ascorbic acid, C 6 H 8 O 6.

5.3.3 Sodium hydroxide solution ( 50%), NaOH. Commercially available. 9010C  3 Revision 3 August 2002 5.3.4 Acetic acid ( 1.6M) CH 3 COOH. Dilute one part of concentrated acetic acid with 9 parts of water.

5.3.5 2,2,4 Trimethylpentane, C 8 H 18.

5.3.6 Hexane, C 6 H 14.

5.3.7 Chloroform, CHCl 3.

5.4 Reagents for cyanides amenable to chlorination 5.4.1 Calcium hypochlorite solution ( 0.35M), Ca( OCl) 2. Combine 5 g of calcium hypochlorite and 100 mL of water. Shake before using.

5.4.2 Sodium hydroxide solution ( 1.25N), NaOH. Dissolve 50 g of NaOH in 1 liter of water.

5.4.3 Sodium arsenite ( O. 1N). See Sec. 5.3.1.

5.4.4 Potassium iodide starch paper.

5.5 Reagents for distillation 5.5.1 Sodium hydroxide ( 1.25N). See Sec. 5.4.2.

5.5.2 Bismuth nitrate ( 0.062M), Bi( NO) 3 C 5H 2 O. Dissolve 30 g Bi( NO) 3 C 5H 2 O in 100 mL of water. While stirring, add 250 mL of glacial acetic acid, CH 3 COOH. Stir until dissolved and dilute to 1 liter with water.

5.5.3 Sulfamic acid ( 0.4N), H 2 NSO 3 H. Dissolve 40 g H 2 NSO 3 H in 1 liter of water.

5.5.4 Sulfuric acid ( 18N), H 2 SO 4. Slowly and carefully add 500 mL of concentrated H 2 SO 4 to 500 mL of water.

5.5.5 Magnesium chloride solution ( 2.5M), MgCl 2 C 6H 2 O. Dissolve 510 g of MgCl 2 C 6H 2 O in 1 liter of water.

5.5.6 Lead acetate paper.

5.5.7 Stock potassium cyanide solutions  Refer to Method 9014 for the preparation of stock cyanide solutions and calibration standards.

6.0 SAMPLE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION AND HANDLING 6.1 Samples should be collected in plastic or glass containers. All containers must be thoroughly cleaned and rinsed.

6.2 Oxidizing agents such as chlorine decompose most cyanides. To determine whether oxidizing agents are present, test a drop of the sample with potassium iodide starch test paper. A blue color indicates the need for treatment. Add 0.1N sodium arsenite solution a few mL at a time until a drop of sample produces no color on the indicator paper. Add an additional 5 mL of sodium arsenite solution for each liter of sample. Ascorbic acid can be used as an alternative although it 9010C  4 Revision 3 August 2002 is not as effective as arsenite. Add a few crystals of ascorbic acid at a time until a drop of sample produces no color on the indicator paper. Then add an additional 0.6 g of ascorbic acid for each liter of sample volume.

6.3 Aqueous samples must be preserved by adding 50% sodium hydroxide until the pH is greater than or equal to 12 at the time of collection.

6.4 Samples should be chilled to 4 E C.

6.5 When properly preserved, cyanide samples can be stored for up to 14 days prior to sample preparation steps.

6.6 Solid and oily wastes may be extracted prior to analysis by method 9013. It uses a dilute NaOH solution ( pH = 12) as the extractant. This yields extractable cyanide.

6.7 If fatty acids, detergents, and surfactants are a problem, they may be extracted using the following procedure. Acidify the sample with acetic acid ( 1.6M) to pH 6.0 to 7.0.

CAUTION: This procedure can produce lethal HCN gas.

Extract with isooctane, hexane, or chloroform ( preference in order named) with solvent volume equal to 20% of the sample volume. One extraction is usually adequate to reduce the compounds below the interference level. Avoid multiple extractions or a long contact time at low pH in order to keep the loss of HCN at a minimum. When the extraction is completed, immediately raise the pH of the sample to above 12 with 50% NaOH solution.

7.0 PROCEDURE 7.1 Pretreatment for cyanides amenable to chlorination 7.1.1 This test must be performed under amber light. K 3[ Fe( CN) 6] may decompose under UV light and hence will test positive for cyanide amenable to chlorination if exposed to fluorescent lighting or sunlight. Two identical sample aliquots are required to determine cyanides amenable to chlorination.

7.1.2 To one 500 mL sample or to a sample diluted to 500 mL, add calcium hypochlorite solution dropwise while agitating and maintaining the pH between 11 and 12 with 1.25N sodium hydroxide until an excess of chlorine is present as indicated by KI starch paper turning blue. The sample will be subjected to alkaline chlorination by this step.

CAUTION: The initial reaction product of alkaline chlorination is the very toxic gas cyanogen chloride; therefore, it is necessary that this reaction be performed in a hood.

7.1.3 Test for excess chlorine with KI starch paper and maintain this excess for one hour with continuous agitation. A distinct blue color on the test paper indicates a sufficient chlorine level. If necessary, add additional calcium hypochlorite solution.

7.1.4 After one hour, add 1 mL portions of 0.1N sodium arsenite until KI starch paper shows no residual chlorine. Add 5 mL of excess sodium arsenite to ensure the presence of excess reducing agent. 9010C  5 Revision 3 August 2002 7.1.5 Analyze the total cyanide concentration of both the chlorinated and the unchlorinated samples by Method 9014 or 9213. The difference between the total cyanide concentration in the chlorinated and unchlorinated samples is equal to the cyanide amenable to chlorination.

7.2 Distillation procedure 7.2.1 Place 500 mL of sample, or sample diluted to 500 mL in the one liter boiling flask. Pipet 50 mL of 1.25N sodium hydroxide into the gas scrubber. If the apparatus in Figure 1 is used, add water until the spiral is covered. Connect the boiling flask, condenser, gas scrubber and vacuum trap.

7.2.2 Start a slow stream of air entering the boiling flask by adjusting the vacuum source. Adjust the vacuum so that approximately two bubbles of air per second enter the boiling flask through the air inlet tube.

7.2.3 If samples are known or suspected to contain sulfide, add 50 mL of 0.062M bismuth nitrate solution through the air inlet tube. Mix for three minutes. Use lead acetate paper to check the sample for the presence of sulfide. A positive test is indicated by a black color on the paper.

7.2.4 If samples are known or suspected to contain nitrate or nitrite, or if bismuth nitrate was added to the sample, add 50 mL of 0.4N sulfamic acid solution through the air inlet tube. Mix for three minutes.

NOTE: Excessive use of sulfamic acid could create method bias.

7.2.5 Slowly add 50 mL of 18N sulfuric acid through the air inlet tube. Rinse the tube with water and allow the airflow to mix the flask contents for three minutes. Add 20 mL of 2.5M magnesium chloride through the air inlet and wash the inlet tube with a stream of water.

7.2.6 Heat the solution to boiling. Reflux for one hour. Turn off heat and continue the airflow for at least 15 minutes. After cooling the boiling flask, and closing the vacuum source, disconnect the gas scrubber.

7.2.7 Transfer the solution from the scrubber into a 250 mL volumetric flask. Rinse the scrubber into the volumetric flask. Dilute to volume with water.

7.2.8 Proceed to the cyanide determinative methods given in Methods 9014 or 9213. If the distillates are not analyzed immediately, they should be stored at 4 E C in tightly sealed flasks.

8.0 QUALITY CONTROL 8.1 All quality control data should be maintained and available for easy reference or inspection.

8.2 Employ a minimum of one reagent blank per analytical batch or one in every 20 samples to determine if contamination or any memory effects are occurring.

8.3 Analyze check standards with every analytical batch of samples. If the standards are not within 15% of the expected value, then the samples must be reanalyzed. 9010C  6 Revision 3 August 2002 8.4 Run one replicate sample for every 20 samples. A replicate sample is a sample brought through the entire sample preparation and analytical process. The CV of the replicates should be 20% or less. If this criterion is not met, the samples should be reanalyzed.

8.5 Run one matrix spiked sample every 20 samples to check the efficiency of sample distillation by adding cyanide from the working standard or intermediate standard to 500 mL of sample to ensure a concentration of approximately 40 µ g/ L. The matrix spiked sample is brought through the entire sample preparation and analytical process.

8.6 It is recommended that at least two standards ( a high and a low) be distilled and compared to similar values on the curve to ensure that the distillation technique is reliable. If distilled standards do not agree within + 10% of the undistilled standards, the analyst should find the cause of the apparent error before proceeding.

8.7 The method of standard additions shall be used for the analysis of all samples that suffer from matrix interferences such as samples which contain sulfides.

9.0 METHOD PERFORMANCE 9.1 The titration procedure using silver nitrate is used for measuring concentrations of cyanide exceeding 0.1 mg/ L. The colorimetric procedure is used for concentrations below 1 mg/ L of cyanide and is sensitive to about 0.02 mg/ L.

9.2 EPA Method 335.2 ( sample distillation with titration) reports that in a single laboratory using mixed industrial and domestic waste samples at concentrations of 0.06 to 0.62 mg/ L CN, the standard deviations for precision were + 0.005 to + 0.094, respectively. In a single laboratory using mixed industrial and domestic waste samples at concentrations of 0.28 and 0.62 mg/ L CN, recoveries ( accuracy) were 85% and 102%, respectively.

9.3 In two additional studies using surface water, ground water, and landfill leachate samples, the titration procedure was further evaluated. The concentration range used in these studies was 0.5 to 10 mg/ L cyanide. The detection limit was found to be 0.2 mg/ L for both total and amenable cyanide determinations. The precision ( CV) was 6.9 and 2.6 for total cyanide determinations and 18.6 and 9.1 for amenable cyanide determinations. The mean recoveries were 94% and 98.9% for total cyanide, and 86.7% and 97.4% for amenable cyanide.

10.0 REFERENCES 1. 1985 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol. 11.01; " Standard Specification for Reagent Water"; ATSM: Philadelphia, PA, 1985,; D1193 77.

2. 1982 Annual Book ASTM Standards, Part 19; " Standard Test Methods for Cyanide in Water"; ASTM: Philadelphia, PA, 1982; 2036 82.

3. Bark, L. S.; Higson, H. G. Talanta 1964, 2, 471 479.

4. Britton, P.; Winter, J.; Kroner, R. C. " EPA Method Study 12, Cyanide in Water"; final report to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. National Technical Information Service: Springfield, VA, 1984; PB80 196674. 9010C  7 Revision 3 August 2002 5. Casey, J. P.; Bright, J. W.; Helms, B. D. " Nitrosation Interference in Distillation Tests for Cyanide"; Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority: Houston, Texas.

6. Egekeze, J. O.; Oehne, F. W. J. Anal. Toxicology 1979, 3, 119.

7. Elly, C. T. J. Water Pollution Control Federation 1968, 40, 848 856.

8. Fuller, W. Cyanide in the Environment; Van Zyl, D., Ed.; Proceedings of Symposium; December, 1984.

9. Gottfried, G. J. " Precision, Accuracy, and MDL Statements for EPA Methods 9010, 9030, 9060, 7520, 7521,7550, 7551, 7910, and 7911"; final report to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Environmental Monitoring and Support Laboratory. Biospheric: Cincinnati, OH, 1984.

10. Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes; U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Research and Development. Environmental Monitoring and Support Laboratory. ORD Publication Offices of Center for Environmental Research Information: Cincinnati, OH, 1983; EPA 600/ 4 79 020.

11. Rohrbough, W. G.; et al. Reagent Chemicals, American Chemical Society Specifications, 7th ed.; American Chemical Society: Washington, DC, 1986.

12. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18th ed.; Greenberg, A. E.; Clesceri, L. S.; Eaton, A. D.; Eds.; American Water Works Association, Water Pollution Control Federation, American Public Health Association: Washington, DC, 1992.

13. Umaña, M.; Beach, J.; Sheldon, L. " Revisions to Method 9010"; final report to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Solid Waste. Research Triangle Institute: Research Triangle Park, NC, 1986.

14. Umaña, M.; Sheldon, L. " Interim Report: Literature Review"; interim report to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Solid Waste. Research Triangle Institute: Research Triangle Park, NC, 1986. 9010C  8 Revision 3 August 2002 FIGURE 1. APPARATUS FOR CYANIDE DISTILLATION 9010C  9 Revision 3 August 2002 FIGURE 2. APPARATUS FOR CYANIDE DISTILLATION 9010C  10 Revision 3 August 2002 METHOD 9010C TOTAL AND AMENABLE CYANIDE: DISTILLATION


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2009-0645; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-034-AD;
Amendment 39-15973; AD 2009-15-10]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -
341, and -342 Series Airplanes, and Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213,
-311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

    During accomplishment of A330-300 Airworthiness Limitation Item
(ALI) task 57.11.04-01-02 of a fastener hole between stringer 38 and
39 at FR40 rear fitting web, a crack was found on an adjacent hole
at vertical post Y1959 lower attachment on both sides.
    Other crack findings on this adjacent hole have been reported on
A330-300 and A340-200/-300 aircraft as a result of sampling
inspections.
    If not corrected, crack propagation could result in loss of the
fuselage structural integrity.
* * * * *
    This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: This AD becomes effective August 5, 2009.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of August 5,
2009.
    We must receive comments on this AD by August 20, 2009.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-40, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
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 Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1138; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2009-0001, dated January 8, 2009 (referred to
after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

    During accomplishment of A330-300 Airworthiness Limitation Item
(ALI) task 57.11.04-01-02 of a fastener hole between stringer 38 and
39 at FR40 rear fitting web, a crack was found on an adjacent hole
at vertical post Y1959 lower attachment on both sides.
    Other crack findings on this adjacent hole have been reported on
A330-300 and A340-200/-300 aircraft as a result of sampling
inspections.
    If not corrected, crack propagation could result in loss of the
fuselage structural integrity.
    In order to fulfil[l] the certification requirements and
following a fatigue analysis based on reported findings, a
repetitive High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) Rototest inspection on
the affected adjacent holes on both left hand (LH) and right hand
(RH) sides between stringer 38 and 39 at FR40 rear fitting web is
required by this AD and, in case of crack finding, the associated
corrective actions have to be applied.

The associated corrective actions are oversizing the holes and
performing an additional rototest inspection for cracking. If the
cracking is within certain limits, the corrective action is to install
oversize fasteners. If the cracking exceeds certain limits defined in
the service bulletin, the corrective action is contacting Airbus for
repair instructions and doing the repair. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.

Relevant Service Information

    Airbus has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-57-3107,
including Appendices 01 and 02, dated October 7, 2008; and Mandatory
Service Bulletin A340-57-4117, including Appendices 01 and 02, dated
October 7, 2008. The actions described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.

    There are no products of this type currently registered in the
United States. However, this rule is necessary to ensure that the
described unsafe condition is addressed if any of these products are
placed on the U.S. Register in the future.

Differences Between the AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a Note within the AD.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product,
notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are
unnecessary.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2009-0645; Directorate
Identifier 2009-NM-034-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about 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 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); and
    3. 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2009-15-10 Airbus: Amendment 39-15973. Docket No. FAA-2009-0645;
Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-034-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August
5, 2009.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to the airplanes certificated in any
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 series
airplanes, all serial numbers, except those on which Airbus
Modification 44360 has been embodied in production.
    (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
series airplanes, all serial numbers, except those on which Airbus
Modification 44360 has been embodied in production.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57: Wings.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continued airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
    During accomplishment of A330-300 Airworthiness Limitation Item
(ALI) task 57.11.04-01-02 of a fastener hole between stringer 38 and
39 at FR40 rear fitting web, a crack was found on an adjacent hole
at vertical post Y1959 lower attachment on both sides.
    Other crack findings on this adjacent hole have been reported on
A330-300 and A340-200/-300 aircraft as a result of sampling
inspections.
    If not corrected, crack propagation could result in loss of the
fuselage structural integrity.
    In order to fulfil[l] the certification requirements and
following a fatigue analysis based on reported findings, a
repetitive High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) Rototest inspection on
the affected adjacent holes on both left hand (LH) and right hand
(RH) sides between stringer 38 and 39 at (frame) FR40 rear fitting
web is required by this AD and, in case of crack finding, the
associated corrective actions have to be applied.
* * * * *
The associated corrective actions are oversizing the holes and
performing an additional rototest inspection for cracking. If the
cracking is within certain limits, the corrective action is to
install oversize fasteners. If the cracking exceeds certain limits
defined in the service bulletin, the corrective action is contacting
Airbus for repair instructions and doing the repair.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
    (1) Within the applicable time as specified in Table 1 of this
AD, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later: Perform a HFEC inspection by rototest for cracking of
two holes on the left and right sides of the fuselage structure FR40
rear fitting, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-57-3107,

dated October 7, 2008; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-57-
4117, dated October 7, 2008; as applicable. Do the associated
corrective actions, before further flight, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A330-57-3107, dated October 7, 2008; or Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A340-57-4117, dated October 7, 2008; as applicable.

                        Table 1--Compliance Times
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                                              Threshold from the first
                  Model                      flight  (whichever occurs
                                                       first)
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A330-300 series airplanes................  17,700 total flight cycles or
                                            53,100 total flight hours.
A340-200 series airplanes with             11,900 total flight cycles or
 modification 41652S11888.                  80,700 total flight hours.
A340-300 series airplanes with             11,900 total flight cycles or
 modification 41652S11888.                  80,700 total flight hours.
A340-200 series airplanes without          14,500 total flight cycles or
 modification 41652S11888.                  98,200 total flight hours.
A340-300 series airplanes without          12,700 total flight cycles or
 modification 41652S11888.                  85,900 total flight hours.
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     (2) Repeat the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this
AD within the applicable intervals as specified in Table 2 of this
AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-57-3107, dated October 7, 2008; or
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-57-4117, dated October 7,
2008; as applicable.

                                    Table 2--Repetitive Inspection Intervals
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                  Model                                          Intervals (not to exceed)
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A330-300 series airplanes...............  12,800 flight cycles or 38,500 flight hours, whichever occurs first.
A340-200 series airplanes with            8,600 flight cycles or 58,500 flight hours, whichever occurs first.
 modification 41652S11888.
A340-300 series airplanes with            8,600 flight cycles or 58,500 flight hours, whichever occurs first.
 modification 41652S11888.
A340-200 series airplanes without         10,500 flight cycles or 71,200 flight hours, whichever occurs first.
 modification 41652S11888.
A340-300 series airplanes without         9,200 flight cycles or 62,300 flight hours, whichever occurs first.
 modification 41652S11888.
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     (3) Where Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-57-3107, dated
October 7, 2008; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-57-4117,
dated October 7, 2008; recommend contacting Airbus for appropriate
action: Before further flight, contact Airbus for repair
instructions and do the repair.
    (4) Accomplishment of the inspections required by paragraph
(f)(1) of this AD before the effective date of this AD in accordance
with the instructions of Airbus Technical Disposition
LR5710D07014394, Issue B, dated September 24, 2008, is acceptable
for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
However, inspections must be repeated thereafter in accordance with
the requirements of paragraph (f)(2) of this AD.

FAA AD Differences

    Note 1:  This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service
information as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) 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. Send information to ATTN:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a
principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.

Related Information

    (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2009-0001, dated January 8, 2009; Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A330-57-3107, dated October 7, 2008; and Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A340-57-4117, dated October 7, 2008; for related
information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (i) You must use Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-57-3107,
including Appendices 01 and 02, dated October 7, 2008; or Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-57-4117, including Appendices 01 and
02, dated October 7, 2008, as applicable, to do the actions required
by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For 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, e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) You may also review copies of the 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<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 2, 2009.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E9-16924 Filed 7-20-09; 8:45 am]

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