Document ID: FAA-2016-5460-0005
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Airplanes
Posted Date: 2016-09-01T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 170 (Thursday, September 1, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 60246-60248]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-20991]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-5460; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-188-AD; 
Amendment 39-18599; AD 2016-16-01]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that 
published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to certain Airbus 
Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes. Paragraphs 
(i) and (l) of the regulatory text contain typographical errors in the 
service bulletin number. This document corrects those errors. In all 
other respects, the original document remains the same.

DATES: This final rule is effective September 8, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 8, 
2016 (81 FR 51325, August 4, 2016).

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: airworthiness.A330-A340@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. It is also available on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2016-5460.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; 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 address for the 
Docket Office (phone: 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: 425-227-1138; 
fax: 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Airworthiness Directive 2016-16-01, 
Amendment 39-18599 (81 FR 51325, August 4, 2016) (``AD 2016-16-01''), 
currently requires an inspection of affected structural parts in the 
cargo and cabin compartments to determine if proper heat treatment has 
been done, and replacement if necessary, for certain Airbus Model A330-
200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes.

Need for the Correction

    As published, paragraphs (i) and (l) of the regulatory text 
identify the service information by the wrong service bulletin number. 
Where paragraphs (i) and (l) incorrectly specify Airbus Service 
Bulletins ``A320-53-3227'' and ``A320-53-3228,'' the correct service 
bulletin numbers are ``A330-53-3227'' and ``A330-53-3228,'' 
respectively.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued the following service information:
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3227, dated August 18, 
2015. The service information describes procedures to inspect affected 
structural parts in the cargo compartment to determine if proper heat 
treatment has been done, and replacement of parts; and
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3228, dated August 18, 
2015. The service information describes procedures to inspect affected 
structural parts in the cabin compartment to determine if proper heat 
treatment has been done, and replacement of parts.
    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.

Correction of Publication

    This document corrects two errors and correctly adds the AD as an 
amendment to 14 CFR 39.13. Although no other part of the preamble or 
regulatory information has been corrected, we are publishing the entire 
rule in the Federal Register.
    The effective date of this AD remains September 8, 2016.
    Since this action only corrects a typographical error in two 
locations, it has no adverse economic impact and imposes no additional 
burden on any person. Therefore, we have determined that notice and 
public procedures are unnecessary.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Correction

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of 
the Federal Aviation Regulations (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.

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Sec.  39.13  [Corrected]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2016-16-01 Airbus: Amendment 39-18599; Docket No. FAA-2016-5460; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-188-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective on September 8, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, 
manufacturer serial numbers 1175, 1180, 1287 through 1475 inclusive, 
1478, 1480, 1483, and 1506.
    (1) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
    (2) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
    (3) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, 
and -343 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of a manufacturing defect 
(i.e., improperly heat-treated materials) that affects the 
durability of affected parts in the cargo and cabin compartments. We 
are issuing this AD to prevent crack initiation and propagation, 
which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection of Affected Structure in the Cargo Compartment

    Within 72 months since first flight of the airplane, do an eddy 
current inspection (i.e., conductivity measurement) of affected 
structural parts in the cargo compartment to determine if proper 
heat treatment has been done as identified in, and in accordance 
with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin 
A330-53-3227, dated August 18, 2015.

(h) Replacement of Non-Conforming Parts in the Cargo Compartment

    If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
an affected structural part in the cargo compartment is identified 
to have a measured value greater than 26 megasiemens per meter (MS/
m), or greater than 44.8% International Annealed Copper Standard 
(IACS), before further flight, replace the affected structural part 
with a serviceable part, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3227, dated August 
18, 2015.

(i) Repair of Non-Conforming Parts in the Cargo Compartment

    If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
an affected structural part in the cargo compartment is identified 
to have a measured value other than those specified in Figure A-
GFAAA, Sheet 01, ``Inspection Flowchart,'' of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A330-53-3227, dated August 18, 2015, before further flight, 
repair 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).

(j) Inspection of Affected Structure in the Cabin Compartment

    Within 72 months since first flight of the airplane, do an eddy 
current inspection of affected structural parts in the cabin 
compartment to determine if proper heat treatment has been done as 
identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3228, dated August 
18, 2015.

(k) Replacement of Non-Conforming Parts in the Cabin Compartment

    If, during the inspection required by paragraph (j) of this AD, 
an affected structural part in the cabin compartment is identified 
to have a measured value greater than 26 MS/m or greater than 44.8% 
IACS, before further flight, replace the affected structural part 
with a serviceable part, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3228, dated August 
18, 2015.

(l) Repair of Non-Conforming Parts in the Cabin Compartment

    If, during the inspection required by paragraph (j) of this AD, 
an affected structural part in the cabin compartment is identified 
to have a measured value other than those specified in Figure A-
GFAAA, Sheet 01, ``Inspection Flowchart,'' of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A330-53-3228, dated August 18, 2015, before further flight, 
repair using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, 
ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or 
Airbus's EASA DOA.

(m) 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: 425-227-1138; 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 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.

(n) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA AD 2015-0212, dated November 4, 2015, for related information. 
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2016-5460.

(o) 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 
September 8, 2016 (81 FR 51325, August 4, 2016).
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3227, dated August 18, 2015.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3228, dated August 18, 
2015.
    (4) 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: airworthiness.A330-A340@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://

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www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 24, 2016.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-20991 Filed 8-31-16; 8:45 am]
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