### Page 1 of 3 **Disposition Comments Docket No:**  

### FAA - 2011 - 1170 These comments are in **Directorate ID:** 

### 2010 -NM - 264 - AD response to an SNPRM Originating Office Tracking No.: 

### 2010 - 0175 **Next Step:** FRAN SNPRM 

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### Has the reference d service information been revised since the NPRM was issued? I f ye s, list latest revision and attach a cop y. Note that changes beyond the scope of the previously published NPRM will require a new notice. Contact the Directorate focal point for guidance. Instructions: Summarize all comments **by issue** (not by commenter) and provide your recommended resolution of each issue. **All comments relating to the sam e issue should be discussed together.**  Do not list all of the issues from one commenter together. If changes to the AD are required based on the comments received, explain why and describe in detail what change(s) you recommend. Reference FAA - IR - M - 8040.1C Chapter 9. **ISSUE 1:** Select one o

f the following : costs If other, explain : Commenter(s): 

### FedEx and UPS What change to the AD action is requested? 

### Revise the cost estimate Why is the change requested or how is it justified? 

### NPRM did not include all the costs associated with thi s modification. Do we agree? Yes If **YES,** we agree because 

### we did not include parts from Intertechnique/Zodiac Aerospace Make the following changes to the AD: 

### Price depends upon the configurations but prices ar e in average of $39,000 per aircraft. If **PARTIALLY AGREE** , we agree with because We disagree with because

Make the following changes to the AD: If **NO** , we don’t agree because **ISSUE 2**  **:** Select one of the following : compliance time

If other, explain : Commenter(s): 

### UPS and FedEx What change to the AD action is requested? 

### Both operators requested more time. Why is the change requested or how is it justified? 

### To allow for accomplishment of the work to be performed at a scheduled heav y maintenance event The proposed timeframe to accomplish the AIRBUS MANDATORY SB would force UPS to SPECIAL VISIT for a MAJORI TY of the aircraft directed for accomplishment b y the AD . The FAA previousl y released MD - 11 AD

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number MD11 - 28A132 to install in - line fuses for the fuelfloat switches that completes a similar task as the A300 fuel level sensors. The MD - 11 AD was released to correct the same scenario of a potential shor

t circuit entering the tanks via the float switch wiring harnesses. The MD - 11 AD was given a 5 ye ar compliance requirement and we believe that the same level of safety is achieved with a 5 year compliance on the A300 fleet . This condition does not justify such a restrictive timeframe which will lead to special aircraft maintenance visits and undue hardship on the operation of the airlin e Do we agree? No If **YES,** we agree because Make the following changes to the AD: If **PARTIALLY AGREE** , we agree with because We disagree with because Make the following changes to the AD: If **NO** , we don’t agree because 

### insufficient information provided to justify an extenstion of the compliance time (Use standard response for extension of compliance time) . **For additional issues, double -**  **click here** 

### Page 3 of 3 **S ignature Section**  Signature indicates concurrence with this action. Originating Office Tracking No.: 

### 2010 - 0175 **ASE** Printed Name **: Date** 

**Branch Manager Date**