[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 3 (Thursday, January 5, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 1269-1275]
[FR Doc No: 2016-31365]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9521; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-061-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-
235-300, and C-295 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports
of excessive play between bushings and their respective fitting
housings at certain elevator fittings. This proposed AD would require a
one-time detailed inspection and repetitive eddy current inspections of
the elevator hinge fitting and bracket assembly, and corrective actions
if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 21,
2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus
Defense and Space, Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de
Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>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<PHONE_NUMBER>.

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-
9521; 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 proposed 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, 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:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9521;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-061-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on 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 proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EADS AD
2016-0075, dated April 19, 2016 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model
CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes. The
MCAI states:

    Excessive play between bushings and their respective fitting
housing was reported at Stabilizer Station (STA) 4850, affecting the
outboard and inboard elevator hinge fittings and attachment
fittings; and the horizontal stabilizer elevator linkage.
Additionally, excessive misalignment was detected between the
elevator hinge fittings and the elevator brackets during further
analysis of the reported cases. Furthermore, an occurrence of an
elevator hinge fitting crack was reported.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
failure or detachment of any of the affected structural parts,
possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
    To address this potentially unsafe condition, Airbus Defence &
Space (D&S) issued Alert Operator Transmissions (AOT) AOT-CN235-55-
0001 Revision 2 and AOT-C295-55-0001 Revision 2 to provide
inspection instructions to detect misalignment between the elevator
hinge fittings and the elevator brackets. Additionally, Airbus D&S
issued AOT-CN235-55-0003 and AOT-C295-55-0003 to provide inspection
instructions to detect cracking of elevator hinge fitting and
attachment fitting.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time [detailed] inspection of the elevator hinge fittings and the
elevator brackets, repetitive [eddy current] inspections of elevator
hinge fittings and attachment fittings, and depending on findings,
accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s) [e.g. repair(s)].

    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-
9521.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus Defense and Space S.A. has issued the following Alert
Operators Transmissions (AOT).
     Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-CN235-55-0001,
Revision 2, dated March 10, 2015. The service information describes
procedures for a detailed visual inspection of the elevator hinge
fitting and bracket assembly to detect excessive play between bushings
and their respective fitting housings, and to detect cracks; and
corrective actions if necessary.
     Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-CN235-55-0003, dated
December 22, 2015. The service information describes procedures for
repetitive eddy current inspections to detect cracks in the elevator
hinge fitting and bracket assembly, and corrective actions if
necessary.
     Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-C295-55-0001,
Revision 2, dated April 09, 2015. The service information describes
procedures for a detailed visual inspection of the elevator hinge
fitting and bracket assembly to detect excessive play between bushings
and their respective fitting housings, and to detect cracks; and
corrective actions if necessary.
     Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-C295-55-0003, dated
December 22, 2015. The service information describes procedures for
repetitive eddy current inspections to detect cracks in the elevator
hinge fitting and bracket assembly, and corrective actions if
necessary.
    These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane
models in different configurations. 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.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed 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 proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these
same type designs.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information

    The MCAI allows credit for an inspection done in accordance with
the following Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOTs, as applicable:
     AOT-CN235-55-0001, dated December 16, 2014, or
     AOT-C295-55-0001, dated December 16, 2014.

    This proposed AD does not give credit for accomplishing those
initial issues of the service information because the inspection
requirements are different from the initial issues of the service
information in both Revision 1 and Revision 2 of Airbus Defense and
Space AOT AOT-CN235-55-0001, and AOT AOT-C295-55-0001.
    Also, the MCAI identifies a date for Revision 1 of Airbus Defense
and Space S.A. AOT AOT-C295-55-0001, which was corrected by Revision 2
of the same service information. Paragraph (m), ``Credit for Previous
Actions,'' of this proposed AD shows the correct date.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 14 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                             Parts                              Cost on U.S.
              Action                      Labor cost         cost       Cost per product          operators
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Inspection........................  2 work-hours x $85           $0  $170 per inspection    $2,380 per
                                     per hour = $170 per              cycle.                 inspection cycle.
                                     inspection cycle.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that
would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We
have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need this
repair:

                           On-Condition Costs
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                                                               Cost per
            Action                Labor cost     Parts cost    product
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Repair.......................  45 work-hours x      $10,000      $13,825
                                $85 per hour =
                                $3,825.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed
regulation:
    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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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):

Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones
Aeronauticas, S.A.): Docket No. FAA-2016-9521; Directorate
Identifier 2016-NM-061-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by February 21, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known
as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-
235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 55, Stabilizers.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of excessive play between
bushings and their respective fitting housings at certain elevator
fittings. We are issuing this AD to prevent excessive play between
bushings and their respective fitting housings, which could lead to
failure or detachment of any of the affected structural parts, with
a possible result of reduced control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) One-Time Detailed Visual Inspection

    Before exceeding 600 flight hours since first flight of the
airplane, or within 300 flight hours after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later, but not before exceeding 300 flight
hours since first flight of the airplane: Do a detailed visual
inspection of the elevator hinge fitting and bracket assembly to
detect excessive play between bushings and their respective fitting
housings, and to detect cracks, in accordance with the instructions
of Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Alert Operators Transmission

(AOT) AOT-CN235-55-0001, Revision 2, dated March 10, 2015; or AOT
AOT-C295-55-0001, Revision 2, dated April 9, 2015; as applicable.

(h) Corrective Action for Discrepancies Found During Detailed Visual
Inspection

    If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
any discrepancy is detected, as defined in the instructions of
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-CN235-55-0001, Revision 2,
dated March 10, 2015; or AOT AOT-C295-55-0001 Revision 2, dated
April 9, 2015; as applicable: Before further flight, accomplish
applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the instructions
of Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-CN235-55-0001, Revision 2,
dated March 10, 2015; or AOT AOT-C295-55-0001, Revision 2, dated
April 9, 2015; as applicable. Where Airbus Defense and Space S.A.
AOT AOT-CN235-55-0001, Revision 2, dated March 10, 2015; or AOT AOT-
C295-55-0001 Revision 2, dated April 9, 2015; specifies to contact
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. for corrective actions, before further
flight, accomplish corrective actions in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (n)(2) of this AD.

(i) Repetitive Eddy Current Inspections--Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-
235-200, and CN-235-300 Airplanes

    For Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300
airplanes: Do the actions required by paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2)
of this AD.
    (1) Within the applicable compliance time specified in table 1
to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: Do an eddy current inspection to
detect cracks in the elevator hinge fitting and bracket assembly, in
accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defense and Space S.A.
AOT AOT-CN235-55-0003, dated December 22, 2015.

 Table 1 to Paragraph (i)(1) of This AD--Initial Compliance Times for Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and
                                              CN-235-300 Airplanes
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Manufacturer's Serial Number (MSN)        Elevator hinge    Compliance time for initial eddy current inspection
                                           fitting (part                  (whichever occurs later)
                                                    No.)
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MSN001 through MSN154 inclusive......      35-31193-0201  Before exceeding 8,800 flight  Within 300 flight
                                           35-31193-0202   cycles since first flight of   cycles after the
                                                           the airplane; or before        effective date of this
                                                           exceeding the applicable       AD.
                                                           flight hours since first
                                                           flight of the airplane as
                                                           calculated in table 2 to
                                                           paragraph (i)(1) of this AD;
                                                           whichever occurs first.
MSN155 through MSN241 inclusive......      35-31193-0501  Before exceeding 3,600 flight  Within 300 flight
                                           35-31193-0502   cycles since first flight of   cycles after the
                                                           the airplane; or before        effective date of this
                                                           exceeding the applicable       AD.
                                                           flight hours since first
                                                           flight of the airplane as
                                                           calculated in table 2 to
                                                           paragraph (i)(1) of this AD;
                                                           whichever occurs first.
MSN242 through MSN999 inclusive......      35-31193-0503  Before exceeding 1,000 flight  Within 50 flight cycles
                                           35-31193-0504   cycles since first flight of   after the effective
                                                           the airplane; or before        date of this AD.
                                                           exceeding the applicable
                                                           flight hours since first
                                                           flight of the airplane as
                                                           calculated in table 2 to
                                                           paragraph (i)(1) of this AD;
                                                           whichever occurs first.
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  Table 2 to Paragraph (i)(1) of This AD--Flight Cycles to Flight Hours
              Conversion Since First Flight of the Airplane
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                                   Civilian or        Flight cycles to
     CN-235 model/version         military type         flight hours
                                   certificate           conversion
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CN-235 (Commercial              Civilian.........  Flight hours since
 Identification S10).                               first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 0.861.
CN-235-100....................  Civilian.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 0.861.
CN-235-200....................  Civilian.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 0.806.
CN-235-300....................  Civilian.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 0.861.
CN-235 (Commercial              Military.........  Flight hours since
 Identification S10M).                              first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 0.861.
CN-235-100M...................  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 2.222.
CN-235-200M...................  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 2.222.
CN-235-300M...................  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 2.167.
CN-235-100M/IR01..............  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 1.389.
CN-235-100M/EA02V.............  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 1.389.
CN-235-200M/CL02..............  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 1.389.
CN-235/EA01F (Commercial        Military.........  Flight hours since
 Identification S10M).                              first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 0.861.
CN-235-300/SM01...............  Civilian.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 3.125.
CN-235-300M/CG01, -300M/GC01, - Military.........  Flight hours since
 300/MM01, -300/CL04.                               first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 3.125.
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    (2) Repeat the eddy current inspection specified in paragraph
(i)(1) of this AD thereafter within the applicable interval
specified in table 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD.

 Table 3 to Paragraph (i)(2) of This AD--Repetitive Inspection Intervals
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                                    Elevator        Compliance time for
  Manufacturer's serial No.        attachment         repetitive eddy
                                 fitting (P/N)      current inspections
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MSN001 through MSN154              35-31193-0201  Before exceeding 1,300
 inclusive.                        35-31193-0202   flight cycles since
                                                   the most recent
                                                   inspection; or before
                                                   exceeding the
                                                   applicable flight
                                                   hours since the most
                                                   recent inspection as
                                                   calculated in table 4
                                                   to paragraph (i)(2)
                                                   of this AD; whichever
                                                   occurs first.
MSN155 through MSN241              35-31193-0501  Before exceeding 1,000
 inclusive.                        35-31193-0502   flight cycles since
                                                   the most recent
                                                   inspection; or before
                                                   exceeding the
                                                   applicable flight
                                                   hours since the most
                                                   recent inspection as
                                                   calculated in table 4
                                                   to paragraph (i)(2)
                                                   of this AD; whichever
                                                   occurs first.
MSN242 through MSN999              35-31193-0503  Before exceeding 1,000
 inclusive.                        35-31193-0504   flight cycles since
                                                   the most recent
                                                   inspection; or before
                                                   exceeding the
                                                   applicable flight
                                                   hours since the most
                                                   recent inspection as
                                                   calculated in table 4
                                                   to paragraph (i)(2)
                                                   of this AD; whichever
                                                   occurs first.
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  Table 4 to Paragraph (i)(2) of This AD--Flight Cycles to Flight Hours
                  Conversion for Repetitive Inspections
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                                  Civilian or
     CN-235 model/version        military type   Flight cycles to flight
                                  certificate        hours conversion
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CN-235 (Commercial             Civilian........  Flight hours since most
 Identification S10).                             recent inspection =
                                                  the applicable flight
                                                  cycles from table 3 to
                                                  paragraph (i)(2) of
                                                  this AD x 0.861.
CN-235-100...................  Civilian........  Flight hours since most
                                                  recent inspection =
                                                  the applicable flight
                                                  cycles from table 3 to
                                                  paragraph (i)(2) of
                                                  this AD x 0.861.
CN-235-200...................  Civilian........  Flight hours since most
                                                  recent inspection =
                                                  the applicable flight
                                                  cycles from table 3 to
                                                  paragraph (i)(2) of
                                                  this AD x 0.806.
CN-235-300...................  Civilian........  Flight hours since
                                                  first flight of the
                                                  airplane = the
                                                  applicable flight
                                                  cycles from table 3 to
                                                  paragraph (i)(2) of
                                                  this AD x 0.861.
CN-235 (Commercial             Military........  Flight hours since most
 Identification S10M).                            recent inspection =
                                                  the applicable flight
                                                  cycles from table 3 to
                                                  paragraph (i)(2) of
                                                  this AD x 0.861.
CN-235-100M..................  Military........  Flight hours since most
                                                  recent inspection =
                                                  the applicable flight
                                                  cycles from table 3 to
                                                  paragraph (i)(2) of
                                                  this AD x 2.222.
CN-235-200M..................  Military........  Flight hours since most
                                                  recent inspection =
                                                  the applicable flight
                                                  cycles from table 3 to
                                                  paragraph (i)(2) of
                                                  this AD x 2.222.
CN-235-300M..................  Military........  Flight hours since most
                                                  recent inspection =
                                                  the applicable flight
                                                  cycles from table 3 to
                                                  paragraph (i)(2) of
                                                  this AD x 2.167.
CN-235-100M/IR01.............  Military........  Flight hours since most
                                                  recent inspection =
                                                  the applicable flight
                                                  cycles from table 3 to
                                                  paragraph (i)(2) of
                                                  this AD x 1.389.
CN-235-100M/EA02V............  Military........  Flight hours since most
                                                  recent inspection =
                                                  the applicable flight
                                                  cycles from table 3 to
                                                  paragraph (i)(2) of
                                                  this AD x 1.389.
CN-235-200M/CL02.............  Military........  Flight hours since most
                                                  recent inspection =
                                                  the applicable flight
                                                  cycles from table 3 to
                                                  paragraph (i)(2) of
                                                  this AD x 1.389.
CN-235/EA01F (Commercial       Military........  Flight hours since most
 Identification S10M).                            recent inspection =
                                                  the applicable flight
                                                  cycles from table 3 to
                                                  paragraph (i)(2) of
                                                  this AD x 0.861.
CN-235-300/SM01..............  Civilian........  Flight hours since most
                                                  recent inspection =
                                                  the applicable flight
                                                  cycles from table 3 to
                                                  paragraph (i)(2) of
                                                  this AD x 3.125.
CN-235-300M/CG01, -300M/GC01,  Military........  Flight hours since most
 -300/MM01, -300/CL04.                            recent inspection =
                                                  the applicable flight
                                                  cycles from table 3 to
                                                  paragraph (i)(2) of
                                                  this AD x 3.125.
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(j) Repetitive Eddy Current Inspections--Model C-295 Airplanes

    For Model C-295 airplanes: Do the actions required by paragraphs
(j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD.
    (1) At the later of the times specified in table 5 to paragraph
(j)(1) of this AD: Do an eddy current inspection of the elevator
hinge fitting and attachment fitting to detect cracks, in accordance
with the instructions of Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-C295-
55-0003, dated December 22, 2015.

           Table 5 to Paragraph (j)(1) of This AD--Initial Compliance Times for Model C-295 Airplanes
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                                                                             Compliance time
                                                                             for initial eddy
                                  Manufacturer's    Elevator hinge fitting       current
      C-295 model/version         Serial  Number          (part no.)            inspection
                                      (MSN)                                 (whichever occurs
                                                                                later)
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C-295M/EA03(01-10), RJ01 (01-   MSN001 through               95-31193-0501  Since first        Within 300 flight
 02), PO01(01-08), AG01(01-      MSN030 inclusive.           95-31193-0502   flight of the      cycles after the
 06), BR01(01-03).                                                           airplane: Before   effective date
                                                                             exceeding 3,600    of this AD.
                                                                             flight cycles;
                                                                             or before
                                                                             exceeding 5,040
                                                                             flight hours;
                                                                             whichever occurs
                                                                             first.
C-295M (from MSN 031).........  MSN031 through               95-31193-0503  Since first        Within 50 flight
                                 MSN999 inclusive.           95-31193-0504   flight of the      cycles after the
                                                                             airplane: Before   effective date
                                                                             exceeding 1,000    of this AD.
                                                                             flight cycles;
                                                                             or before
                                                                             exceeding 1,400
                                                                             flight hours;
                                                                             whichever occurs
                                                                             first.
C-295M/FI01, FI02.............  MSN031 through               95-31193-0503  Since first        Within 50 flight
                                 MSN999 inclusive.           95-31193-0504   flight of the      cycles after the
                                                                             airplane: Before   effective date
                                                                             exceeding 1,000    of this AD.
                                                                             flight cycles;
                                                                             or before
                                                                             exceeding 1,000
                                                                             flight hours;
                                                                             whichever occurs
                                                                             first.
C-295M/PG01...................  MSN031 through               95-31193-0503  Since first        Within 50 flight
                                 MSN999 inclusive.           95-31193-0504   flight of the      cycles after the
                                                                             airplane: Before   effective date
                                                                             exceeding 1,000    of this AD.
                                                                             flight cycles;
                                                                             or before
                                                                             exceeding 1,400
                                                                             flight hours;
                                                                             whichever occurs
                                                                             first.
C-295M/PG02, PG03.............  MSN031 through               95-31193-0503  Since first        Within 50 flight
                                 MSN999 inclusive.           95-31193-0504   flight of the      cycles after the
                                                                             airplane: Before   effective date
                                                                             exceeding 1,000    of this AD.
                                                                             flight cycles;
                                                                             or before
                                                                             exceeding 1,900
                                                                             flight hours;
                                                                             whichever occurs
                                                                             first.
C-295M/CH01...................  MSN031 through               95-31193-0503  Since first        Within 50 flight
                                 MSN999 inclusive.           95-31193-0504   flight of the      cycles after the
                                                                             airplane: Before   effective date
                                                                             exceeding 1,000    of this AD.
                                                                             flight cycles;
                                                                             or before
                                                                             exceeding 1,200
                                                                             flight hours;
                                                                             whichever occurs
                                                                             first.
C-295M/CH02, OM03.............  MSN031 through               95-31193-0503  Since first        Within 50 flight
                                 MSN999 inclusive.           95-31193-0504   flight of the      cycles after the
                                                                             airplane: Before   effective date
                                                                             exceeding 1,000    of this AD.
                                                                             flight cycles;
                                                                             or before
                                                                             exceeding 1,500
                                                                             flight hours;
                                                                             whichever occurs
                                                                             first.
C-295MW.......................  MSN031 through               95-31193-0503  Since first        Within 50 flight
                                 MSN999 inclusive.           95-31193-0504   flight of the      cycles after the
                                                                             airplane: Before   effective date
                                                                             exceeding 1,000    of this AD.
                                                                             flight cycles;
                                                                             or before
                                                                             exceeding 1,400
                                                                             flight hours;
                                                                             whichever occurs
                                                                             first.
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    (2) Repeat the eddy current inspection specified in paragraph
(j)(1) of this AD thereafter within the applicable interval
specified in table 6 to paragraph (j)(2) of this AD.

        Table 6 to Paragraph (j)(2) of This AD--Repetitive Inspection Intervals for Model C-295 Airplanes
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                                                                                Compliance time for
         C-295 model/version            Manufacturer's Serial    Elevator hinge fitting  repetitive eddy current
                                             Number (MSN)              (part no.)              inspections
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C-295M/EA03(01-10), RJ01 (01-02),      MSN001 through MSN030              95-31193-0501  Before exceeding 1,000
 PO01(01-08), AG01(01-06), BR01(01-     inclusive.                        95-31193-0502   flight cycles since
 03).                                                                                the most recent
                                                                                inspection; or before
                                                                                exceeding 1,400 flight
                                                                                hours since the most
                                                                                recent inspection;
                                                                                whichever occurs
                                                                                first.
C-295M (from MSN 031)................  MSN031 through MSN999              95-31193-0503  Before exceeding 1,000
                                        inclusive.                        95-31193-0504   flight cycles since
                                                                                the most recent
                                                                                inspection; or before
                                                                                exceeding 1,400 flight
                                                                                hours since the most
                                                                                recent inspection;
                                                                                whichever occurs
                                                                                first.

C-295M/FI01, FI02....................  MSN031 through MSN999              95-31193-0503  Before exceeding 1,000
                                        inclusive.                        95-31193-0504   flight cycles since
                                                                                the most recent
                                                                                inspection; or before
                                                                                exceeding 1,000 flight
                                                                                hours since the most
                                                                                recent inspection;
                                                                                whichever occurs
                                                                                first.
C-295M/PG01..........................  MSN031 through MSN999              95-31193-0503  Before exceeding 1,000
                                        inclusive.                        95-31193-0504   flight cycles since
                                                                                the most recent
                                                                                inspection; or before
                                                                                exceeding 1,400 flight
                                                                                hours since the most
                                                                                recent inspection;
                                                                                whichever occurs
                                                                                first.
C-295M/PG02, PG03....................  MSN031 through MSN999              95-31193-0503  Before exceeding 1,000
                                        inclusive.                        95-31193-0504   flight cycles since
                                                                                the most recent
                                                                                inspection; or before
                                                                                exceeding 1,900 flight
                                                                                hours since the most
                                                                                recent inspection;
                                                                                whichever occurs
                                                                                first.
C-295M/CH01..........................  MSN031 through MSN999              95-31193-0503  Before exceeding 1,000
                                        inclusive.                        95-31193-0504   flight cycles since
                                                                                the most recent
                                                                                inspection; or before
                                                                                exceeding 1,200 flight
                                                                                hours since the most
                                                                                recent inspection;
                                                                                whichever occurs
                                                                                first.
C-295M/CH02, OM03....................  MSN031 through MSN999              95-31193-0503  Before exceeding 1,000
                                        inclusive.                        95-31193-0504   flight cycles since
                                                                                the most recent
                                                                                inspection; or before
                                                                                exceeding 1,500 flight
                                                                                hours since the most
                                                                                recent inspection;
                                                                                whichever occurs
                                                                                first.
C-295MW..............................  MSN031 through MSN999              95-31193-0503  Before exceeding 1,000
                                        inclusive.                        95-31193-0504   flight cycles since
                                                                                the most recent
                                                                                inspection; or before
                                                                                exceeding 1,400 flight
                                                                                hours since the most
                                                                                recent inspection;
                                                                                whichever occurs
                                                                                first.
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(k) Corrective Action for Discrepancies Found During Eddy Current
Inspection

    If, during any inspection required by paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2),
(j)(1), or (j)(2) of this AD, any crack is detected, as defined in
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-CN235-55-0003, dated December
22, 2015; or AOT AOT-C295-55-0003, dated December 22, 2015; as
applicable: Before further flight, accomplish applicable corrective
actions in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defense and
Space S.A. AOT AOT-CN235-55-0003, dated December 22, 2015; or AOT
AOT-C295-55-0003, dated December 22, 2015; as applicable. Where
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-CN235-55-0003, dated December
22, 2015; or AOT AOT-C295-55-0003, dated December 22, 2015;
specifies to contact Airbus Defense and Space S.A. for corrective
actions, before further flight, accomplish corrective actions in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (n)(2) of this
AD.

(l) Provision Regarding Terminating Action

    Accomplishing corrective actions, as required by paragraph (k)
of this AD, does not constitute terminating action for the
repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (i)(2) and (j)(2) of
this AD, unless explicitly stated in the approved method of
compliance for the corrective action.

(m) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT
AOT-CN235-55-0001, Revision 1, dated March 6, 2015; or AOT AOT-C295-
55-0001, Revision 1, dated May 29, 2014.

(n) 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: Shahram
Daneshmandi, 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.
    (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 EASA; or
Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(o) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0075, dated April 19, 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-2016-9521.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus Defense and Space, Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de
Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>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<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 16, 2016.
Ross Landes,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 17 (Thursday, January 28, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7376-7377]
[FR Doc No: 2021-01873]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

    Docket Number: PR21-17-000.
    Applicants: Columbia Gas of Maryland, Inc.
    Description: Tariff filing per 284.123(b),(e)/: CMD Tariff Rates
Jan 1 2021 to be effective 1/1/2021 under PR21-17.
    Filed Date: 1/19/2021.
    Accession Number:<PHONE_NUMBER>60.
    Comments/Protests Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/9/2021.

    Docket Numbers: RP21-170-000.
    Applicants: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP.
    Description: Report Filing: ASA Refund Report Informational
Filing--RP21-170.
    Filed Date: 1/21/21.
    Accession Number: 20210121-5008.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/2/21.

    Docket Numbers: RP21-393-000.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: 1.20.21 Negotiated Rates--
Castleton Commodities Merchant Trading L.P. R-4010-27 to be effective
2/1/2021.
    Filed Date: 1/21/21.
    Accession Number: 20210121-5001.

    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/2/21.

    Docket Numbers: RP21-394-000.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: 1.20.21 Negotiated Rates--
Castleton Commodities Merchant Trading L.P. R-4010-28 to be effective
2/1/2021.
    Filed Date: 1/21/21.
    Accession Number: 20210121-5002.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/2/21.

    Docket Numbers: RP21-395-000.
    Applicants: Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate--Yankee Gas
510802 Release eff 1-21-2021 to be effective 1/21/2021.
    Filed Date: 1/21/21.
    Accession Number: 20210121-5003.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/2/21.

    Docket Numbers: RP21-396-000.
    Applicants: Southern LNG Company, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Dredging Surcharge Cost
Adjustment--2021 to be effective 3/1/2021.
    Filed Date: 1/21/21.
    Accession Number: 20210121-5044.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/2/21.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system
(https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/fercgensearch.asp) by querying
the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified date(s). Protests may be considered,
but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: January 22, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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