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Vol. 80, No. 26 

Monday, February 9, 2015 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2015–0087; Directorate 

Identifier 2014–NM–234–AD; Amendment 

39–18098; AD 2015–03–02] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 

Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Final rule; request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 

Airbus Model A319–115, A319–133, 

A320–214, A320–232, and A320–233 

airplanes. This AD requires repetitive 

detailed inspections of the outboard 

main landing gear (MLG) support rib 

lower flange fasteners for discrepancies, 

and corrective actions if necessary. This 

AD was prompted by reports of failure 

of certain fasteners on the MLG support 

rib lower flange. We are issuing this AD 

to detect and correct discrepancies of 

the fasteners at the outboard MLG 

support rib lower flange, which could 

result in an airplane not meeting its 

maximum loads expected in service. 

This condition could result in structural 

failure. 

DATES: This AD becomes effective 

February 24, 2015. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain publication listed in this AD 

as of February 6, 2015 (80 FR 3155, 

January 22, 2015). 

We must receive comments on this 

AD by March 26, 2015. 

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: 202–493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness 

Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice 

Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; 

telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 

61 93 44 51; email account.airwortheas@airbus.com; 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 425–227– 

1221. 

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–2015– 

0087; 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 

800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES

section. Comments will be available in 

the AD docket shortly after receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, 

International Branch, ANM–116, 

Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 

1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 

98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; 

fax 425–227–1149. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion 

The European Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA), which is the Technical Agent 

for the Member States of the European 

Union, has issued Airworthiness 

Directive 2014–0270R1, dated December 

15, 2014 (referred to after this as the 

Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness 

Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct 

an unsafe condition on certain Airbus 

Model A319–115, A319–133, A320–214, 

A320–232, and A320–233 airplanes. 

The MCAI states: 

During production of wings, a number of 

taperlok fasteners were found failed after 

installation. The fasteners in question are 

located at the bottom skin of the Main 

Landing Gear (MLG) reinforcing plate, wing 

skin and Gear Support Rib 5 lower flange. 

This condition, if not detected and 

corrected could reduce the design margin of 

the structure [and could result in structural 

failure]. 

Based on the results of the preliminary 

investigation, this affects only certain A319 

and A320 aeroplane Models delivered since 

January 2014. A321 aeroplanes are not 

affected, as the wing assembly is done using 

parallel fasteners. A318 aeroplanes are not 

affected, since none have been delivered 

since January 2014. 

Prompted by these findings, EASA issued 

Emergency AD 2014–0270–E [dated 

December 11, 2014] to require repetitive 

inspections of the bottom skin taperlok 

fasteners at the MLG Rib 5 footprint location 

and, depending on findings, accomplishment 

of applicable corrective action(s). 

Since that [EASA] AD was issued, operator 

comments have indicated the need for 

clarification, as well as correction. 

For the reason described above, this 

[EASA] AD is revised to add Notes for 

information and to correct paragraphs (1) and 

(2) of the [EASA] AD. 

This [EASA] AD is still considered to be 

an interim action and further AD action may 

follow. 

Required actions include repetitive 

detailed visual inspections to detect 

discrepancies (broken or missing 

fastener tails or nuts) of the outboard 

MLG support rib lower flange location 

fasteners, and, depending on findings, 

accomplishment of applicable corrective 

action(s). Corrective actions include 

fastener replacement. You may examine 

the MCAI on the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– 

0087. 

Related Rulemaking 

On January 7, 2015, the FAA issued 

AD 2014–26–53, Amendment 39–18068 

(80 FR 3155, January 22, 2015), for 

certain Airbus Model A319–115, A319– 

133, A320–214, A320–232, and A320– 

233 airplanes. That AD requires 


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repetitive detailed visual inspections to 

detect discrepancies of the wing lower 

skin surface and inboard MLG support 

rib lower flange location fasteners and, 

depending on findings, accomplishment 

of applicable corrective action(s). 

The preamble to AD 2014–26–53, 

Amendment 39–18068 (80 FR 3155, 

January 22, 2015), explains that EASA 

AD 2014–0270R1, dated December 15, 

2014, specifies to do repetitive detailed 

visual inspections of the outboard MLG 

support rib lower flange fasteners and 

nuts. However, those inspections were 

not required by AD 2014–26–53 because 

the specified compliance time for those 

actions was four months, and the FAA 

was considering further rulemaking to 

require those inspections. We now have 

determined that further rulemaking is 

indeed necessary, and this AD follows 

from that determination. 

This new AD applies to the same 

airplane models as AD 2014–26–53, 

Amendment 39–18068 (80 FR 3155, 

January 22, 2015), but requires 

repetitive detailed visual inspections of 

the outboard MLG support rib lower 

flange fasteners for discrepancies 

(broken or missing fastener tails or nuts) 

and fastener replacement if applicable. 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of This AD 

This product has been approved by 

the aviation authority of another 

country, and is approved for operation 

in the United States. Pursuant to our 

bilateral agreement with the State of 

Design Authority, we have been notified 

of the unsafe condition described in the 

MCAI and service information 

referenced above. We are issuing this 

AD because we evaluated all pertinent 

information and determined the unsafe 

condition exists and is likely to exist or 

develop on other products of these same 

type designs. 

Differences Between This AD and the 

MCAI or Service Information 

In addition to specifying detailed 

visual inspections of the outboard MLG 

support rib lower flange fasteners for 

discrepancies, EASA Airworthiness 

Directive 2014–0270 R1, dated 

December 15, 2014, specifies to do 

repetitive detailed visual inspections of 

the external surface of the left and right 

lower skin to detect missing or 

migrating fasteners, and detailed 

inspections of the inboard MLG support 

rib lower flange to detect any missing or 

broken nuts or fastener tails; and 

corrective actions, if necessary. 

However, these inspections are not 

required by this AD. Those actions are 

required by AD 2014–26–53, 

Amendment 39–18068 (80 FR 3155, 

January 22, 2015). 

FAA’s Determination of the Effective 

Date 

An unsafe condition exists that 

requires the immediate adoption of this 

AD. The FAA has found that the risk to 

the flying public justifies waiving notice 

and comment prior to adoption of this 

rule because failure of more than two 

fasteners at the outboard MLG support 

rib lower flange could result in an 

airplane not meeting its maximum loads 

expected in-service. This condition 

could result in failure of the structure. 

Therefore, we determined that notice 

and opportunity for public comment 

before issuing this AD are impracticable 

and that good cause exists for making 

this amendment effective in fewer than 

30 days. 

Comments Invited 

This AD is a final rule that involves 

requirements affecting flight safety, and 

we did not precede it by notice and 

opportunity for public comment. We 

invite you to send any written relevant 

data, views, or arguments about this AD. 

Send your comments to an address 

listed under the ADDRESSES section. 

Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2015–0087; 

Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–234– 

AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. 

We specifically invite comments on the 

overall regulatory, economic, 

environmental, and energy aspects of 

this AD. We will consider all comments 

received by the closing date and may 

amend this AD 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 AD. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this AD affects 80 

airplanes of U.S. registry. 

We also estimate that it will take 

about 1 work-hour per product to 

comply with the basic requirements of 

this AD. The average labor rate is $85 

per work-hour. Based on these figures, 

we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. 

operators to be $6,800, or $85 per 

product. 

In addition, we estimate that any 

necessary follow-on actions will take 

about 3 work-hours and require parts 

costing $400 per fastener, for a cost of 

$655 per fastener replacement. We have 

no way of determining the number of 

aircraft that might need these actions. 

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 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 


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§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive (AD): 

2015–03–02 Airbus: Amendment 39–18098. 

Docket No. FAA–2015–0087; Directorate 

Identifier 2014–NM–234–AD. 

(a) Effective Date 

This AD becomes effective February 24, 

2015. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to Airbus Model A319– 

115, A319–133, A320–214, A320–232, and 

A320–233 airplanes, certificated in any 

category, manufacturer serial numbers (MSN) 

5817, 5826, 5837, 5848, 5855, 5864, 5875, 

5886, 5896, and 5910, and MSNs 5918 and 

subsequent. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 57, Wings. 

(e) Reason 

This AD was prompted by reports of failure 

of certain fasteners on the main landing gear 

(MLG) support rib lower flange. We are 

issuing this AD to detect and correct 

discrepancies of the fasteners at the outboard 

MLG support rib lower flange, which could 

result in an airplane not meeting its 

maximum loads expected in service. This 

condition could result in structural failure. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Repetitive Inspections 

Within 4 months after the effective date of 

this AD, or within 4 months after the date of 

issuance of the original certificate of 

airworthiness or the original export 

certificate of airworthiness, or before further 

flight for any airplane that is not in operation 

for more than 4 months, whichever occurs 

latest: Do a detailed visual inspection of the 

left and right outboard MLG support rib 

lower flange to detect any discrepancy 

(broken or missing fastener tails or nuts), in 

accordance with Airbus Alert Operators 

Transmission (AOT) A57N006–14, Revision 

00, dated December 4, 2014. Repeat the 

inspection thereafter at intervals not to 

exceed 4 months. 

(h) Corrective Actions for the Inspections 

Required by Paragraph (g) of This AD 

If, during any inspection required by 

paragraph (g) of this AD, any discrepancy is 

found on the left or right outboard MLG 

support rib lower flange: Before further flight, 

replace all affected fasteners on the affected 

side(s), in accordance with Airbus AOT– 

A57N006–14, Revision 00, dated December 4, 

2014. Replacement of fasteners on an 

airplane does not constitute terminating 

action for the repetitive inspections required 

by paragraph (g) of this AD. 

(i) Other FAA Provisions 

(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: 

Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, 

International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 

Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind 

Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 

telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. 

Information may be emailed to: 9–ANM–116– 

AMOC–REQUESTS@faa.gov. 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 Design 

Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by 

the DOA, the approval must include the 

DOA-authorized signature. 

(j) Special Flight Permits 

Special flight permits, as described in 

Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the 

Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 

and 21.199), are not allowed. 

(k) Related Information 

Refer to Mandatory Continuing 

Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA 

Airworthiness Directive 2014–0270R1, dated 

December 15, 2014, for related information. 

You may examine the MCAI on the Internet 

at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 

for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–0087. 

(l) 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. 

(3) The following service information was 

approved for IBR on February 6, 2015 (80 FR 

3155, January 22, 2015). 

(i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission 

A57N006–14, Revision 00, dated December 4, 

2014. 

(ii) Reserved. 

(4) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness 

Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice 

Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; 

telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 

93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@

airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. 

(5) You may view this service information 

at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 

(6) You may view this service information 

that is incorporated by reference at the 

National Archives and Records 

Administration (NARA). For information on 

the availability of this material at NARA, call 

202–741–6030, or go to: http://

www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 

30, 2015. 

Jeffrey E.Duven, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2015–02407 Filed 2–6–15; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 91 

[Docket No. FAA–2007–29305; Amdt. No. 

91–334] 

RIN 2120–AI92 

Automatic Dependent SurveillanceBroadcast (ADS–B) Out Performance 

Requirements To Support Air Traffic 

Control (ATC) Service; Technical 

Amendment 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration, DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule; technical 

amendment. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting a final 

rule published on May 28, 2010. In that 

rule, the FAA amended its regulations 

by adding equipage requirements and 

performance standards for Automatic 

Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast 

(ADS–B) Out avionics on aircraft 

operating in Classes A, B, and C 

airspace, as well as other specified 

classes of airspace within the U.S. 

National Airspace System (NAS). This 

document corrects errors in regulatory 

provisions addressing ADS–B Out 

equipment and use. 

DATES: Effective February 9, 2015. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For 

technical questions concerning this 

action, contact Robert F. Nichols, Jr., 

Surveillance Services Group Manager, 

AJM–23, Air Traffic Organization, 

Federal Aviation Administration, 600 

Independence Avenue SW., 

Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 

267–0629; email Robert.nichols@

faa.gov. 

For legal questions concerning this 

action, contact Lorelei Peter, Office of 

the Chief Counsel, AGC–200, Federal 

Aviation Administration, 800 


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