[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 67 (Monday, April 10, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 17107-17112]
[FR Doc No: 2017-05366]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-8851; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-070-AD;
Amendment 39-18831; AD 2017-06-07]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and
Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This AD
was prompted by reports that nonconforming aluminum alloy was used to
manufacture several structural parts on the inboard flap. This AD
requires identification of the potentially affected inboard flap parts,
a one-time eddy current inspection to identify which material the parts
are made of, and, depending on findings, replacement with serviceable
parts. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES: This AD is effective May 15, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 15, 2017.

ADDRESSES: For 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<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet
http://www.airbus.com. 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<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
8851.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
8851; 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

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 all Airbus Model A330-200
Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-500
and -600 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register
on August 31, 2016 (81 FR 59922) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted
by reports that nonconforming aluminum alloy was used to manufacture
several structural parts on the inboard flap. The NPRM proposed to
require identification of the potentially affected inboard flap parts,
a one-time eddy current inspection to identify which material the parts
are made of, and, depending on findings, replacement with serviceable
parts. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct structural parts of
inboard flaps made of nonconforming aluminum alloy, which could result
in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0231, dated November 22, 2016 (``EASA AD
2016-0231'') (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), which superseded EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0082, dated April 27, 2016 (``EASA AD
2016-0082''), to correct an unsafe condition all Airbus Model A330-200
Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200,
-300, -500 and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Following an Airbus quality control review on the final assembly
line, it was discovered that non-conforming aluminium alloy was used
to manufacture several structural parts on the inboard flap.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce the
structural integrity of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued
Service Bulletin (SB) A330-57-3120 and SB A340-57-5036 to provide
instructions to identify and inspect the potentially affected parts.
    Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016-0082 to require identification
of the potentially affected inboard flap parts, a one-time special
detailed inspection (SDI) [eddy current measurement] to identify
which material they are made of and, depending on findings,
replacement with serviceable parts.
    Since EASA AD 2016-0082 was issued, it was confirmed that flaps,
initially installed on A340-500 and A340-600 aeroplanes, may also
have been installed in service on A340-200 or A340-300 aeroplanes.
As this installation was not done during production, no SB was
published for these models.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2016-0082 [which corresponded to the FAA
NPRM], which is superseded, expands the Applicability to include
A340-200 and A340-300 aeroplanes, corrects a typographical error in
Appendix 1 of this [EASA] AD for one affected flap, Right Hand (RH)
serial number (s/n) ``TB 11411'' in place of ``TB 14411'' (date of
first operation: 19/04/13) and identified in bold in Appendix 1, and
adds the prefix ``TB'' to the s/n's of all Left Hand (LH) and RH
flaps, which was inadvertently omitted in Appendix 1 of [EASA] AD
2016-0082. This [EASA] AD also allows, under certain conditions,
installation of an affected inboard flap on an aeroplane.

    Airbus Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes have been added to
the applicability of this AD. Since there are currently no domestic
operators of these added airplanes, notice and opportunity for public
comment before issuing this AD are unnecessary.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
8851.

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 Account for a Superseding EASA Airworthiness Directive

    Airbus commented that EASA was planning to supersede EASA AD 2016-
0082 with EASA AD 2016-0231, which would update the AD applicability,
correct a certain part serial number, and add the prefix ``TB'' to the
serial

numbers of all flaps. (These changes are described in the MCAI.)
    We agree with the commenter and have revised this AD to update the
applicability, correct a serial number for a right-hand flap (from
TB14411 to TB11411), and add the prefix ``TB'' before each flap serial
number.

Requests To Extend Compliance Time for Part Replacement

    Airbus and American Airlines requested that the requirement to
replace an affected part within 30 days after performing the eddy
current inspection be changed to allow a longer compliance time.
Paragraph (i) of the proposed AD states that if a part requires
replacement due to a nonconforming material finding per paragraph (h)
of the proposed AD, the part must be replaced within 30 days after the
finding in accordance with a method approved by the FAA, EASA, or
Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). EASA AD 2016-0082,
paragraph (3), states, for the same nonconforming material finding, to
contact Airbus within 30 days of the finding for approved replacement
instructions, and within the compliance time(s) specified in those
instructions to replace the nonconforming parts accordingly. The
commenters stated that this allows more flexibility for replacement
actions.
    We agree that additional time can be allowed for replacement of
affected parts if 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). We have revised paragraph (i) of this AD accordingly. This
provision corresponds to EASA AD 2016-0231, which superseded EASA AD
2016-0082.

Removal of Note From Regulatory Text

    We have removed Note 2 to paragraph (h) of the proposed AD, and
added text to paragraph (h) of this AD to clarify that the date of the
first operation of the flap is specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g),
(j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD.

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:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     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 Service Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated September
18, 2015; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18,
2015. The service information describes procedures for inspecting
inboard flaps using eddy current inspection methods to determine the
materials used. These documents are distinct since they apply to
different airplane models. 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 31 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.........................  5 work-hours x $85 per hour              $0            $425         $13,175
                                      = $425.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the required inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need
these replacements:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                Action                            Labor cost                   Parts cost             product
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Remove and Replace Flap...............  60 work-hours x $85 per hour =  Unavailable.............          $5,100
                                         $5,100.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. The cost of purchasing a flap spare is not available. As a
result, we have included only labor costs in our cost estimate.

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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

2017-06-07 Airbus: Amendment 39-18831; Docket No. FAA-2016-8851;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-070-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective May 15, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes;
A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes; A330-301, -302, -
303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; A340-211, -
212, and -213 airplanes; A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes; A340-
541 airplanes; and A340-642 airplanes; certificated in any category,
all manufacturer serial numbers.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports that nonconforming aluminum
alloy was used to manufacture several structural parts on the
inboard flap. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
structural parts of inboard flaps made of nonconforming aluminum
alloy, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Inboard Flap Serial Number Identification

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Inspect
each left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) inboard flap, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin
A330-57-3120, dated September 18, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin
A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015; as applicable; to identify
the serial number. A review of airplane delivery and maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of inspecting the inboard flaps,
provided those records can be relied upon for that purpose and the
serial number of the affected parts can be conclusively identified
from that review. The serial numbers of affected inboard flaps are
identified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this
AD.

    Note 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD: Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated September 18, 2015; and Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015; list the serial
numbers of potentially affected LH and RH inboard flaps and the
corresponding airplane serial number on which these parts were
installed during production. The airplane serial number list is for
information only, as it cannot be excluded that a potentially
affected inboard flap has been removed from an airplane and later
re-installed on another airplane.

                                                  Figure 1 to Paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of This AD--Affected Flap Serial Numbers (s/n)
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                                                                              Date of first                                              Date of first
Date of first operation (dd/mm/         LH s/n               RH s/n         operation (dd/mm/        LH s/n              RH s/n        operation (dd/mm/        LH s/n              RH s/n
              yy)                                                                  yy)                                                        yy)
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29/09/10.......................  TB 11004...........  TB 11004...........  28/02/11..........  TB 11202..........  TB 11201..........  19/12/12.........  TB 11349..........  TB 11349
21/07/09.......................  TB 11030...........  TB 11028...........  22/02/11..........  TB 11198..........  TB 11202..........  17/12/12.........  TB 11352..........  TB 11352
17/08/09.......................  TB 11034...........  TB 11002...........  07/03/11..........  TB 11203..........  TB 11203..........  15/11/12.........  TB 11353..........  TB 11353
21/05/10.......................  TB 11031...........  TB 11031...........  30/03/11..........  TB 11204..........  TB 11204..........  30/10/12.........  TB 11354..........  TB 11354
09/08/10.......................  TB 11071...........  TB 11071...........  31/05/11..........  TB 11205..........  TB 11229..........  22/10/12.........  TB 11355..........  TB 11355
10/07/09.......................  TB 11033...........  TB 11057...........  15/03/11..........  TB 11206..........  TB 11206..........  31/10/12.........  TB 11383..........  TB 11357
06/08/10.......................  TB 11036...........  TB 11098...........  24/03/11..........  TB 11208..........  TB 11208..........  30/10/12.........  TB 11380..........  TB 11356
29/07/09.......................  TB 11035...........  TB 11035...........  04/04/11..........  TB 11209..........  TB 11209..........  26/11/12.........  TB 11359..........  TB 11393
19/08/09.......................  TB 11057...........  TB 11036...........  22/03/11..........  TB 11210..........  TB 11210..........  30/11/12.........  TB 11361..........  TB 11361
23/12/09.......................  TB 11037...........  TB 11033...........  23/03/11..........  TB 11211..........  TB 11213..........  16/11/12.........  TB 11358..........  TB 11358
14/09/09.......................  TB 11038...........  TB 11038...........  24/03/11..........  TB 11212..........  TB 11212..........  30/11/12.........  TB 11325..........  TB 11360
17/09/10.......................  TB 11042...........  TB 11039...........  14/04/11..........  TB 11213..........  TB 11214..........  12/12/12.........  TB 11399..........  TB 11365
23/09/09.......................  TB 11040...........  TB 11040...........  14/04/11..........  TB 11229..........  TB 11215..........  26/11/12.........  TB 11362..........  TB 11362
11/09/09.......................  TB 11041...........  TB 11041...........  11/04/11..........  TB 11215..........  TB 11217..........  09/11/12.........  TB 11363..........  TB 11363
12/05/10.......................  TB 11046...........  TB 11042...........  06/04/11..........  TB 11216..........  TB 11216..........  30/11/12.........  TB 11364..........  TB 11364
01/10/09.......................  TB 11043...........  TB 11043...........  12/04/11..........  TB 11217..........  TB 11219..........  23/11/12.........  TB 11365..........  TB 11368
01/10/09.......................  TB 11044...........  TB 11044...........  15/04/11..........  TB 11218..........  TB 11218..........  07/12/12.........  TB 11366..........  TB 11366
08/09/09.......................  TB 11047...........  TB 11045...........  04/05/11..........  TB 11219..........  TB 11221..........  06/12/12.........  TB 11367..........  TB 11367
07/09/09.......................  TB 11049...........  TB 11046...........  29/04/11..........  TB 11220..........  TB 11220..........  19/12/12.........  TB 11368..........  TB 11370
18/09/09.......................  TB 1970............  TB 11047...........  11/05/11..........  TB 11238..........  TB 11222..........  11/12/12.........  TB 11369..........  TB 11369
30/09/09.......................  TB 11048...........  TB 11048...........  13/05/11..........  TB 11222..........  TB 11223..........  21/12/12.........  TB 11370..........  TB 11372
26/10/09.......................  TB 11055...........  TB 11049...........  06/05/11..........  TB 11223..........  TB 11224..........  13/12/12.........  TB 11372..........  TB 11375
03/09/10.......................  TB 11051...........  TB 11051...........  19/05/11..........  TB 11224..........  TB 11225..........  20/12/12.........  TB 11373..........  TB 11373
30/10/09.......................  TB 11054...........  TB 11054...........  19/05/11..........  TB 11225..........  TB 11205..........  21/12/12.........  TB 11374..........  TB 11374
19/11/09.......................  TB 11053...........  TB 11053...........  29/06/11..........  TB 11226..........  TB 11226..........  16/01/13.........  TB 11375..........  TB 11377
28/10/10.......................  TB 11008...........  TB 11019...........  25/05/11..........  TB 11227..........  TB 11227..........  11/01/13.........  TB 11376..........  TB 11376
27/10/09.......................  TB 11015...........  TB 11055...........  16/05/11..........  TB 11228..........  TB 11228..........  15/01/13.........  TB 11377..........  TB 11350
28/10/09.......................  TB 11059...........  TB 11059...........  10/06/11..........  TB 11092..........  TB 11092..........  05/02/13.........  TB 11378..........  TB 11381
29/10/09.......................  TB 11060...........  TB 11060...........  23/11/11..........  TB 11231..........  TB 11231..........  25/01/13.........  TB 11379..........  TB 11379
16/11/10.......................  TB 11063...........  TB 11063...........  08/07/11..........  TB 11232..........  TB 11232..........  18/01/13.........  TB 11382..........  TB 11380
23/12/09.......................  TB 11061...........  TB 11061...........  23/06/11..........  TB 11234..........  TB 11234..........  22/03/13.........  TB 11381..........  TB 11382

23/11/09.......................  TB 11066...........  TB 11066...........  22/06/11..........  TB 11233..........  TB 11233..........  27/02/13.........  TB 11371..........  TB 11371
03/11/10.......................  TB 11070...........  TB 11070...........  24/06/11..........  TB 11237..........  TB 11237..........  08/03/13.........  TB 11385..........  TB 11383
30/11/09.......................  TB 11065...........  TB 11065...........  15/06/11..........  TB 11235..........  TB 11235..........  06/02/13.........  TB 11384..........  TB 11384
30/11/09.......................  TB 11032...........  TB 11032...........  01/07/11..........  TB 11236..........  TB 11236..........  05/02/13.........  TB 11386..........  TB 11385
18/11/09.......................  TB 11067...........  TB 11067...........  12/07/11..........  TB 11239..........  TB 11239..........  19/02/13.........  TB 11406..........  TB 11389
17/12/09.......................  TB 11072...........  TB 11072...........  25/11/11..........  TB 11115..........  TB 11115..........  16/03/13.........  TB 11387..........  TB 11387
24/11/09.......................  TB 11074...........  TB 11074...........  29/07/11..........  TB 11240..........  TB 11240..........  25/02/13.........  TB 11388..........  TB 11388
17/09/10.......................  TB 11147...........  TB 11147...........  06/10/11..........  TB 11243..........  TB 11243..........  15/02/13.........  TB 11390..........  TB 11390
23/12/09.......................  TB 11095...........  TB 11095...........  29/07/11..........  TB 11244..........  TB 11241..........  25/02/13.........  TB 11392..........  TB 11392
10/12/09.......................  TB 11075...........  TB 11075...........  03/08/11..........  TB 11245..........  TB 11245..........  01/03/13.........  TB 11391..........  TB 11403
07/12/09.......................  TB 11076...........  TB 11076...........  29/08/11..........  TB 11246..........  TB 11244..........  01/03/13.........  TB 11394..........  TB 11394
23/12/09.......................  TB 11077...........  TB 11077...........  22/08/11..........  TB 11247..........  TB 11247..........  11/03/13.........  TB 11393..........  TB 11395
22/12/09.......................  TB 11069...........  TB 11069...........  20/12/11..........  TB 11248..........  TB 11246..........  08/03/13.........  TB 11397..........  TB 11397
07/12/09.......................  TB 11079...........  TB 11079...........  30/08/11..........  TB 11249..........  TB 11249..........  14/03/13.........  TB 11395..........  TB 11399
19/01/10.......................  TB 11078...........  TB 11078...........  25/08/11..........  TB 11136..........  TB 11248..........  18/03/13.........  TB 11396..........  TB 11396
11/02/10.......................  TB 11081...........  TB 11081...........  06/09/11..........  TB 11250..........  TB 11250..........  18/03/13.........  TB 11356..........  TB 11400
26/03/10.......................  TB 11080...........  TB 11080...........  27/09/11..........  TB 11252..........  TB 11254..........  28/03/13.........  TB 11398..........  TB 11398
28/01/10.......................  TB 11082...........  TB 11082...........  28/09/11..........  TB 11221..........  TB 11251..........  22/03/13.........  TB 11401..........  TB 11401
28/01/10.......................  TB 11084...........  TB 11084...........  15/09/11..........  TB 11214..........  TB 11255..........  09/04/13.........  TB 11400..........  TB 11402
04/02/10.......................  TB 11098...........  TB 11030...........  20/10/11..........  TB 11266..........  TB 11256..........  21/03/13.........  TB 11404..........  TB 11404
29/01/10.......................  TB 11085...........  TB 11085...........  19/12/11..........  TB 11258..........  TB 11258..........  09/04/13.........  TB 11402..........  TB 11405
05/02/10.......................  TB 11039...........  TB 11037...........  19/10/11..........  TB 11255..........  TB 11259..........  26/04/13.........  TB 11403..........  TB 11407
29/03/10.......................  TB 11086...........  TB 11086...........  10/11/11..........  TB 11259..........  TB 11260..........  15/04/13.........  TB 11360..........  TB 11406
09/03/10.......................  TB 11087...........  TB 11087...........  05/10/11..........  TB 11261..........  TB 11261..........  11/04/13.........  TB 11407..........  TB 11408
15/04/10.......................  TB 11088...........  TB 11088...........  17/10/11..........  TB 11260..........  TB 11263..........  19/04/13.........  TB 11409..........  TB 11409
16/04/10.......................  TB 11089...........  TB 11089...........  10/11/11..........  TB 11254..........  TB 11252..........  24/04/13.........  TB 11410..........  TB 11410
29/03/10.......................  TB 11090...........  TB 11090...........  17/11/11..........  TB 11262..........  TB 11262..........  19/04/13.........  TB 11411..........  TB 11411
11/06/10.......................  TB 11091...........  TB 11091...........  16/11/11..........  TB 11263..........  TB 11264..........  22/04/13.........  TB 11408..........  TB 11412
22/06/11.......................  TB 11230...........  TB 11230...........  16/11/11..........  TB 11264..........  TB 11265..........  26/04/13.........  TB 11413..........  TB 11413
23/03/10.......................  TB 11093...........  TB 11093...........  25/11/11..........  TB 11265..........  TB 11266..........  30/04/13.........  TB 11414..........  TB 11414
23/02/10.......................  TB 11094...........  TB 11094...........  28/11/11..........  TB 11267..........  TB 11267..........  22/04/13.........  TB 11412..........  TB 11415
24/03/10.......................  TB 11073...........  TB 11073...........  05/12/11..........  TB 11268..........  TB 11268..........  15/07/13.........  TB 11416..........  TB 11416
31/03/10.......................  TB 11096...........  TB 11096...........  29/11/11..........  TB 11270..........  TB 11270..........  17/05/13.........  TB 11405..........  TB 11417
16/03/10.......................  TB 11097...........  TB 11097...........  06/12/11..........  TB 11271..........  TB 11271..........  28/05/13.........  TB 11415..........  TB 11418
10/03/10.......................  TB 11101...........  TB 11101...........  12/12/11..........  TB 11272..........  TB 11272..........  23/05/13.........  TB 11419..........  TB 11419
15/03/10.......................  TB 11099...........  TB 11099...........  07/12/11..........  TB 11275..........  TB 11275..........  17/05/13.........  TB 11417..........  TB 11421
23/03/10.......................  TB 11100...........  TB 11100...........  14/12/11..........  TB 11269..........  TB 11269..........  30/05/13.........  TB 11418..........  TB 11420
16/06/10.......................  TB 11105...........  TB 11105...........  15/12/11..........  TB 11274..........  TB 11274..........  30/05/13.........  TB 11357..........  TB 11386
07/12/10.......................  TB 11102...........  TB 11130...........  12/12/11..........  TB 11276..........  TB 11276..........  27/05/13.........  TB 11420..........  TB 11422
13/04/10.......................  TB 11106...........  TB 11106...........  11/01/12..........  TB 11279..........  TB 11279..........  13/06/13.........  TB 11421..........  TB 11423
27/04/10.......................  TB 11104...........  TB 11104...........  20/01/12..........  TB 11278..........  TB 11278..........  04/06/13.........  TB 11424..........  TB 11424
30/04/10.......................  TB 11103...........  TB 11103...........  19/01/12..........  TB 11164..........  TB 11164..........  17/06/13.........  TB 11426..........  TB 11378
07/04/10.......................  TB 11108...........  TB 11108...........  12/01/12..........  TB 11277..........  TB 11277..........  10/06/13.........  TB 11423..........  TB 11427
16/04/10.......................  TB 11133...........  TB 11133...........  19/01/12..........  TB 11280..........  TB 11281..........  27/06/13.........  TB 11428..........  TB 11428
10/05/10.......................  TB 11114...........  TB 11114...........  23/01/12..........  TB 11298..........  TB 11282..........  20/06/13.........  TB 11425..........  TB 11425
10/05/10.......................  TB 11110...........  TB 11110...........  17/01/12..........  TB 11282..........  TB 11284..........  27/06/13.........  TB 11429..........  TB 11426
06/05/10.......................  TB 11116...........  TB 11116...........  30/01/12..........  TB 11283..........  TB 11283..........  21/06/13.........  TB 11427..........  TB 11429
27/05/10.......................  TB 11112...........  TB 11112...........  01/02/12..........  TB 11284..........  TB 11285..........  01/07/13.........  TB 11434..........  TB 11434
13/07/11.......................  TB 11241...........  TB 11238...........  24/02/12..........  TB 11286..........  TB 11286..........  01/07/13.........  TB 11432..........  TB 11432
11/05/10.......................  TB 11111...........  TB 11034...........  17/02/12..........  TB 11285..........  TB 11287..........  23/07/13.........  TB 11430..........  TB 11430
17/06/10.......................  TB 11118...........  TB 11118...........  29/02/12..........  TB 11287..........  TB 11289..........  31/07/13.........  TB 11431..........  TB 11431
09/06/10.......................  TB 11120...........  TB 11120...........  22/02/12..........  TB 11288..........  TB 11288..........  19/07/13.........  TB 11436..........  TB 11436
16/07/10.......................  TB 11122...........  TB 11122...........  23/02/12..........  TB 11289..........  TB 11291..........  12/07/13.........  TB 11433..........  TB 11433
06/07/10.......................  TB 11123...........  TB 11123...........  24/02/12..........  TB 11290..........  TB 11290..........  01/08/13.........  TB 11437..........  TB 11437
21/05/10.......................  TB 11124...........  TB 11124...........  21/02/12..........  TB 11291..........  TB 11293..........  15/07/13.........  TB 11435..........  TB 11435
12/07/10.......................  TB 11126...........  TB 11126...........  04/04/12..........  TB 11292..........  TB 11292..........  19/07/13.........  TB 11438..........  TB 11316
28/06/10.......................  TB 11127...........  TB 11127...........  05/04/12..........  TB 11293..........  TB 11294..........  13/11/13.........  TB 11440..........  TB 11438
18/06/10.......................  TB 11129...........  TB 11129...........  20/03/12..........  TB 11294..........  TB 11296..........  06/08/13.........  TB 11441..........  TB 11441
22/06/10.......................  TB 11130...........  TB 11102...........  09/03/12..........  TB 11295..........  TB 11295..........  02/08/13.........  TB 11439..........  TB 11439
24/09/10.......................  TB 11135...........  TB 11135...........  30/03/12..........  TB 11296..........  TB 11298..........  05/08/13.........  TB 11442..........  TB 11440
25/06/10.......................  TB 11132...........  TB 11132...........  29/03/12..........  TB 11297..........  TB 11297..........  09/08/13.........  TB 11443..........  TB 11391
26/07/10.......................  TB E11006..........  TB 11111...........  16/03/12..........  TB 11299..........  TB 11175..........  27/08/13.........  TB 11446..........  TB 11442
23/07/10.......................  TB 11138...........  TB 11138...........  29/03/12..........  TB 11300..........  TB 11300..........  19/08/13.........  TB 11447..........  TB 11443
14/09/11.......................  TB 11251...........  TB 11136...........  18/04/12..........  TB 11281..........  TB 11301..........  04/09/13.........  TB 11444..........  TB 11444
15/07/10.......................  TB 11062...........  TB 11062...........  12/04/12..........  TB 11302..........  TB 11180..........  03/09/13.........  TB 11445..........  TB 11445
23/07/10.......................  TB 11141...........  TB 11141...........  26/04/12..........  TB 11301..........  TB 11303..........  25/09/13.........  TB 11449..........  TB 11446
23/08/10.......................  TB 11145...........  TB 11145...........  20/04/12..........  TB 11303..........  TB 11306..........  13/09/13.........  TB 11450..........  TB 11447
27/08/10.......................  TB 11117...........  TB 11117...........  24/04/12..........  TB 11304..........  TB 11307..........  29/10/13.........  TB 11448..........  TB 11448
13/08/10.......................  TB 11146...........  TB 11146...........  27/04/12..........  TB 11305..........  TB 11305..........  26/09/13.........  TB 11453..........  TB 11449
13/09/10.......................  TB 11149...........  TB 11149...........  25/04/12..........  TB 11306..........  TB 11308..........  02/12/13.........  TB 11454..........  TB 11450

27/09/10.......................  TB 11150...........  TB 11150...........  26/04/12..........  TB 11307..........  TB 11196..........  25/09/13.........  TB 11451..........  TB 11451
14/11/11.......................  TB 11148...........  TB 11148...........  14/05/12..........  TB 11308..........  TB 11310..........  25/09/13.........  TB 11472..........  TB 11464
17/09/10.......................  TB 11151...........  TB 11151...........  10/05/12..........  TB 11310..........  TB 11312..........  27/09/13.........  TB 11457..........  TB 11453
28/09/10.......................  TB 11107...........  TB 11107...........  11/05/12..........  TB 11312..........  TB 11317..........  28/10/13.........  TB 11458..........  TB 11454
27/09/10.......................  TB 11159...........  TB 11159...........  09/05/12..........  TB 11309..........  TB 11299..........  22/10/13.........  TB 11456..........  TB 11455
25/10/10.......................  TB 11153...........  TB 11153...........  25/05/12..........  TB 11311..........  TB 11311..........  11/10/13.........  TB 11455..........  TB 11456
29/09/10.......................  TB 11155...........  TB 11155...........  29/05/12..........  TB 11313..........  TB 11313..........  25/10/13.........  TB 11459..........  TB 11459
08/10/10.......................  TB 11156...........  TB 11156...........  31/05/12..........  TB 11314..........  TB 11314..........  20/11/13.........  TB 11460..........  TB 11458
13/10/10.......................  TB 11157...........  TB 11157...........  28/06/12..........  TB 11317..........  TB 11315..........  17/10/13.........  TB 11461..........  TB 11461
15/10/10.......................  TB 11168...........  TB 11168...........  15/06/12..........  TB 11316..........  TB 11336..........  21/10/13.........  TB 11462..........  TB 11460
13/10/10.......................  TB 11186...........  TB 11160...........  15/06/12..........  TB 11318..........  TB 11318..........  23/10/13.........  TB 11463..........  TB 11463
22/10/10.......................  TB 11161...........  TB 11161...........  31/05/12..........  TB 11319..........  TB 11319..........  05/11/13.........  TB 11465..........  TB 11462
22/10/10.......................  TB 11163...........  TB 11163...........  18/06/12..........  TB 11320..........  TB 11320..........  04/11/13.........  TB 11466..........  TB 11466
25/01/12.......................  TB 11256...........  TB 11280...........  22/06/12..........  TB 11321..........  TB 11321..........  13/11/13.........  TB 11452..........  TB 11473
22/11/10.......................  TB 11165...........  TB 11165...........  19/07/12..........  TB 11322..........  TB 11322..........  04/11/13.........  TB 11389..........  TB 11465
10/11/10.......................  TB 11167...........  TB 11167...........  29/06/12..........  TB 11323..........  TB 11323..........  22/11/13.........  TB 11468..........  TB 11457
02/12/10.......................  TB 1960............  TB 1960............  11/07/12..........  TB 11324..........  TB 11324..........  27/11/13.........  TB 11467..........  TB 11467
15/11/10.......................  TB 11169...........  TB 11169...........  26/06/12..........  TB 11348..........  TB 11325..........  11/12/13.........  TB 11470..........  TB 11468
30/11/10.......................  TB 11178...........  TB 11170...........  09/07/12..........  TB 11326..........  TB 11326..........  18/11/13.........  TB 11469..........  TB 11469
10/11/10.......................  TB 11171...........  TB 11171...........  03/07/12..........  TB 11327..........  TB 11327..........  02/12/13.........  TB 11474..........  TB 11470
30/11/10.......................  TB 11183...........  TB 11172...........  12/07/12..........  TB 11328..........  TB 11328..........  02/12/13.........  TB 11471..........  TB 11471
26/11/10.......................  TB 11173...........  TB 11173...........  16/07/12..........  TB 11329..........  TB 11329..........  30/12/13.........  TB 11503..........  TB 11488
14/12/10.......................  TB 11174...........  TB 11174...........  24/08/12..........  TB 11330..........  TB 11330..........  16/12/13.........  TB 11476..........  TB 11474
15/06/12.......................  TB 11175...........  TB 11302...........  13/07/12..........  TB 11331..........  TB 11331..........  16/12/13.........  TB 11477..........  TB 11477
19/11/10.......................  TB 11177...........  TB 11177...........  23/07/12..........  TB 11332..........  TB 11332..........  06/12/13.........  TB 11475..........  TB 11475
23/12/10.......................  TB 11172...........  TB 11178...........  29/08/12..........  TB 11333..........  TB 11333..........  03/12/13.........  TB 11479..........  TB 11476
11/04/12.......................  TB 11315...........  TB 11304...........  10/08/12..........  TB 11334..........  TB 11334..........  09/12/13.........  TB 11480..........  TB 11480
16/12/10.......................  TB 11181...........  TB 11181...........  23/07/12..........  TB 11335..........  TB 11335..........  09/12/13.........  TB 11478..........  TB 11489
15/12/10.......................  TB 11184...........  TB 11183...........  30/08/12..........  TB 11337..........  TB 11337..........  09/12/13.........  TB 11481..........  TB 11481
15/12/10.......................  TB 11187...........  TB 11184...........  30/07/12..........  TB 11336..........  TB 11309..........  17/12/13.........  TB 11482..........  TB 11482
14/01/11.......................  TB 11188...........  TB 11188...........  31/08/12..........  TB 11180..........  TB 11339..........  09/01/14.........  TB 11483..........  TB 11483
25/01/11.......................  TB 11189...........  TB 11187...........  18/09/12..........  TB 11340..........  TB 11340..........  21/01/14.........  TB 11484..........  TB 11484
21/01/11.......................  TB 11160...........  TB 11189...........  30/11/12..........  TB 11339..........  TB 11341..........  27/02/14.........  TB 11486..........  TB 11486
12/01/11.......................  TB 11190...........  TB 11190...........  12/09/12..........  TB 11341..........  TB 11343..........  27/01/14.........  TB 11487..........  TB 11487
25/01/11.......................  TB 11192...........  TB 11186...........  15/10/12..........  TB 11343..........  TB 11345..........  17/01/14.........  TB 11485..........  TB 11485
07/02/11.......................  TB 11191...........  TB 11191...........  17/09/12..........  TB 11346..........  TB 11347..........  31/01/14.........  TB 11489..........  TB 11490
07/02/11.......................  TB 11193...........  TB 11192...........  28/09/12..........  TB 11345..........  TB 11344..........  14/01/14.........  TB 11490..........  TB 11491
18/02/11.......................  TB 11195...........  TB 11193...........  09/10/12..........  TB 11342..........  TB 11342..........  29/01/14.........  TB 11488..........  TB 11492
24/02/11.......................  TB 11196...........  TB 11195...........  24/09/12..........  TB 11344..........  TB 11346..........  30/01/14.........  TB 11492..........  TB 11493
25/02/11.......................  TB 11199...........  TB 11211...........  15/10/12..........  TB 11347..........  TB 9015...........  24/01/14.........  TB 11493..........  TB 11479
25/02/11.......................  TB 11200...........  TB 11198...........  21/09/12..........  TB 11338..........  TB 11348..........  27/02/14.........  TB 11491..........  TB 11494
21/02/11.......................  TB 11201...........  TB 11199...........  19/10/12..........  TB 11350..........  TB 11359..........  16/06/14.........  TB 11495..........  TB 11495
14/02/11.......................  TB 11170...........  TB 11200...........  17/10/12..........  TB 11351..........  TB 11351..........  14/02/14.........  TB 11498..........  TB 11498
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(h) Eddy Current Conductivity Measurement

    For each affected inboard flap: Within 6 years after the
effective date of this AD, or within 12 years after the date of the
flap first operation, as specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g),
(j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, whichever occurs first, accomplish an
eddy current conductivity measurement, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120,
dated September 18, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036,
dated September 18, 2015; as applicable.

(i) Replacement

    If a part manufactured from nonconforming material is detected
during the eddy current inspection required by paragraph (h) of this
AD: Within 30 days after doing the eddy current inspection, obtain
replacement instructions 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); and, within the compliance time
specified in those instructions, accomplish the replacement
accordingly.

(j) Parts Installation Limitation

    As of the effective date of this AD, an inboard flap may be
installed on any airplane, provided the part is a serviceable part.
A serviceable part is:
    (1) A part that is not listed by serial number in figure 1 to
paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD; or
    (2) A part that has a serial number listed in figure 1 to
paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, and has passed an
eddy current conductivity measurement within the compliance time
specified in this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated
September 18, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated
September 18, 2015; as applicable.

(k) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Information
may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight

standards district office/certificate holding district office. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA 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.

(l) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0231, dated November 22, 2016, for
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2016-8851.

(m) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (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 A330-57-3120, dated September 18,
2015.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18,
2015.
    (3) 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; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 10, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-05366 Filed 4-7-17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0115]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Aviation
Research Grants Program

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA
invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information
collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period
soliciting comments on the following collection of information was
published on April 17,

2020. The collection involves information to be collected will be used
to and/or is necessary for the purpose of the review, and
administration of grants in accordance with applicable Government-wide,
and Agency regulations, policies, and procedures.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by October 1, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Trina M. Bellamy by email at:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Comments Invited: You are asked to
comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a)
Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for FAA's
performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA
to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information
collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without
reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will
summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB's
clearance of this information collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0559.
    Title: Aviation Research Grants Program.
    Form Numbers: SF-272, 9550-5, SF-424, SF-3881, SF-269, SF-270.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment
period soliciting comments on the following collection of information
was published on April 17, 2020 (85 FR 21499). The Aviation Research
Grants Program utilizes grant awards to support advanced research in
areas of potential benefit to the long-term growth of civil aviation,
and in areas related to the prevention of catastrophic failure of an
aircraft. The objective of this program is to encourage and support
innovative, advanced, and applied research and development in areas of
potential benefit to the long-term growth of civil aviation. This
program implements 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost
Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards; Federal Aviation
Administration Research, Engineering and Development Authorization Act
of 1990, Public Law 101-508; 49 U.S.C. 44511: Aviation research grants.
Submission requirements, instructions, and a list of documentation
required for applying for a grant is outlined in the Aviation Research
Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) number FAA-12-01,
posted on www.grants.gov. Eligible benefactors include colleges,
universities, and non-profit research institutions. This collection
removes common forms SF-424 and SF-425.
    Respondents: Colleges, Universities, Non-profit research
institutions.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 5 Hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 5 hours per respondent.

    Issued in Fort Worth, TX on August 27, 2020.
Barbara Hall,
FAA Information Collection Officer, Performance, Policy & Records
Management Branch, ASP-110.
[FR Doc. 2020-19243 Filed 8-31-20; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. PR11-112-000]

Atmos Pipeline-Texas; Notice of Petition for Rate Approval

    Take notice that on June 6, 2011, Atmos Pipeline-Texas (APT) filed
a petition pursuant to section 284.123(b)(1) of the Commission's
regulations a rate election for transportation service. APT states the
rate election reflects its cost-based transportation rates on file with
the Railroad Commission of Texas, a more fully detailed in the
petition.
    Any person desiring to participate in this rate filing must file in
accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice
and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered
by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken,
but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any
person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or
motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests
must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing
an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the
intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or
protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an
original and 7 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2009-0348; Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-39-AD;
Amendment 39-16050; AD 2009-21-11]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. ARRIUS 1A Turboshaft
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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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) issued 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:

    Cycle life limit value for ARRIUS 1A balancing piston Part
Number (P/N) 0 319 20 152 0, initially set at 40 000 cycles, has
been reduced to 16 000 cycles, following the discovery of a
calculation error during a recent review of the ARRIUS 1 engine
family files.

We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the balancing piston,
which could result in an engine in-flight-shutdown and the release of
high-energy debris and damage to the helicopter.

DATES: This AD becomes effective November 20, 2009.

ADDRESSES: The Docket Operations office is located at Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue,
SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-
0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Lawrence, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 17, 2009 (74
FR 17797). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

    Cycle life limit value for ARRIUS 1A balancing piston Part
Number (P/N) 0 319 20 152 0, initially set at 40 000 cycles, has
been reduced to 16 000 cycles, following the discovery of a
calculation error during a recent review of the ARRIUS 1 engine
family files.
    As of the publication date of this Airworthiness Directive, no
ARRIUS 1A engines in service are fitted with a balancing piston that
has logged more than 16 000 cycles, and the outlook for the
consumption of cycles on the ARRIUS 1A fleet indicates that no
balancing pistons will exceed this new limit for a few years' time.
    Moreover, this new cycle life limit value for the balancing
piston has been incorporated since the end of 2007 in ARRIUS 1A
Maintenance documentation.
    Failure to comply with the new life limits provided in the
Airworthiness Limitations Section of ARRIUS 1A Maintenance
documentation could potentially result in an engine in-flight-
shutdown and the release of high energy debris.

You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.

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 the AD as proposed.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    The MCAI requires modifying the cyclic life limit value of the
balancing piston in the engine log book as specified in Turbomeca
Mandatory Service Bulletin 319 72 0811, dated April 30, 2008, and
updating the approved operator's maintenance program.
    We are requiring removing from service ARRIUS 1A engines containing
a balancing piston, P/N 0 319 20 152 0, before the balancing piston
meets or exceeds the new, reduced cyclic life limit value of 16,000
cycles-since-new.

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this AD would
affect about 33 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it
would take about 0.5 work-hour per product to comply with this AD. The
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts would cost
about $5,280 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost
of the AD on U.S. operators to be $175,560.

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.

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 provided in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, 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

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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 AD:

2009-21-11 Turbomeca S.A.: Amendment 39-16050. Docket No. FAA-2009-
0348; Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-39-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November
20, 2009.

Affected Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Turbomeca S.A. ARRIUS 1A turboshaft
engines with balancing pistons, part number (P/N) 0 319 20 152 0,
installed. These engines are installed on, but not limited to,
Eurocopter AS355N helicopters.

Reason

    (d) Cycle life limit value for ARRIUS 1A balancing piston Part
Number (P/N) 0 319 20 152 0, initially set at 40 000 cycles, has
been reduced to 16 000 cycles, following the discovery of a
calculation error during a recent review of the ARRIUS 1 engine
family files.
    We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the balancing
piston, which could result in an engine in-flight-shutdown and the
release of high-energy debris and damage to the helicopter.

Actions and Compliance

    (e) Unless already done, for ARRIUS 1A engines with a balancing
piston, P/N 0 319 20 152 0, installed, remove the engine from
service before the balancing piston accumulates 16,000 cycles-since-
new (CSN).

Installation Prohibition

    (f) After the effective date of this AD, don't return to service
any engine that has a balancing piston that has accumulated 16,000
or more CSN.

FAA AD Differences

    (g) This AD differs from the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information (MCAI) or service information as follows:
    (1) This AD requires removing from service, any ARRIUS 1A engine
that has a balancing piston, P/N 0 319 20 152 0, with 16,000 CSN
installed.
    (2) We prohibit returning to service any ARRIUS 1A engine that
has a balancing piston, P/N 0 319 20 152 0, with 16,000 or more CSN.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19.

Related Information

    (i) Refer to MCAI Airworthiness Directive 2008-0133, dated July
17, 2008 for related information.
    (j) Contact James Lawrence, Aerospace Engineer, Engine
Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax (781) 238-
7199, for more information about this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (k) None.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on October 8, 2009.
Diane S. Romanosky,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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