Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/05/25/2017-10266/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
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82 FR 24035
24035-24039 (5 pages)
Docket No. FAA-2015-8428
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-032-AD
Amendment 39-18898
AD 2017-10-24
FAA-2015-8428
2014-NM-032-AD Airbus Model A330-200 series airplanes, -200 Freighter series airplanes, and ?300 series airplanes, and AD 2012-25-12, for all Airbus Model A330-200 series airplanes and ?300 series airplanes
(g) Retained Maintenance Program Revision, With New Terminating Action
(h) Retained Limitation of No Alternative Intervals or Limits, With Additional Exception
(i) Retained Bogie Beam Replacement, With Specific Delegation Approval Language, New Terminating Action, and New Service Information
(j) Retained Parts Installation Limitation, With New Terminating Action
(l) New Limitation of No Alternative Actions or Intervals
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We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-17-Start Printed Page 2403609 for all Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and AD 2012-25-12 for all Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes. AD 2011-17-09 required revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new inspections. AD 2012-25-12 required replacing certain main landing gear (MLG) bogie beams before reaching new reduced life limits. This new AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new, more restrictive, or revised instructions and/or airworthiness limitation requirements. This AD was prompted by revisions to certain airworthiness limitation item (ALI) documents, which specify more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of January 30, 2013 (77 FR 75825, December 26, 2012).
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of September 30, 2011 (76 FR 53305, August 26, 2011).
For Messier-Bugatti-Dowty service information identified in this final rule, contact Messier-Bugatti USA, One Carbon Way, Walton, KY 41094; telephone 859-525-8583; fax 859-485 8827; email americascsc@safranmbd.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-2015-8428.
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-8428; 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 (telephone 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2011-17-09, Amendment 39-16773 (76 FR 53305, August 26, 2011) (“AD 2011-17-09”); and AD 2012-25-12, Amendment 39-17293 (77 FR 75825, December 26, 2012) (“AD 2012-25-12”). AD 2011-17-09 applied to all Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes. AD 2012-25-12 applied to all Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on December 16, 2016 (81 FR 91062). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on January 13, 2016 (81 FR 1570). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitations should be incorporated into the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised airworthiness limitation requirements. The SNPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitations that the manufacturer has recently issued. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, and possible failure of certain life limited parts, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive, 2014-0009, dated January 8, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or “the MCAI”), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
In addition, this [EASA] AD also supersedes EASA AD 2011-0122-E and EASA AD 2011-0212, whose requirements have been transferred into Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part 1 revision 07.
The unsafe condition is fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in certain principal structural elements, and possible failure of certain life limited parts, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. 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-2015-8428.
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the SNPRM.Start Printed Page 24037
Airbus has issued Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Revision 08, dated April 11, 2016. Messier-Bugatti-Dowty has issued Service Letter A33-34 A20, Revision 7, including Appendixes A through F, dated July 20, 2012. This service information describes SL-ALI for the landing gear. This service information is distinct since it was issued by two different manufacturers for different purposes.
The actions that are required by AD 2011-17-09, and retained in this AD, take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2011-17-09 is $85 per product.
The actions that are required by AD 2012-25-12, and retained in this AD, take about 16 work-hours, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour, with required parts cost of about $255,000 per MLG bogie beam. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2012-25-12 is up to $256,360 per MLG bogie beam.
We also estimate that it would 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 $6,970, or $85 per product.
2.The FAA amends § 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-17-09, Amendment 39-16773 (76 FR 53305, August 26, 2011); and AD 2012-25-12, Amendment 39-17293 (77 FR 75825, December 26, 2012); and adding the following new AD:
2017-10-24 Airbus: Amendment 39-18898; Docket No. FAA-2015-8428; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-032-AD.
This AD replaces AD 2011-17-09, Amendment 39-16773 (76 FR 53305, August 26, 2011) (“AD 2011-17-09”); and AD 2012-25-12, Amendment 39-17293 (77 FR 75825, December 26, 2012) (“AD 2012-25-12”).
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before April 11, 2016.
This AD was prompted by revisions to certain airworthiness limitation item documents, which specify more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, and possible failure of certain life limited parts, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2011-17-09, with new terminating action. Within 3 months after September 30, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-17-09): Revise the maintenance program by incorporating Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL-ALI), Revision 05, dated July 29, 2010. Comply with all ALIs in Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Revision 05, dated July 29, 2010, at the times specified therein. Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2011-17-09, with additional exception. Except as provided by paragraphs (k) and (m)(1) of this AD, after accomplishment of the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternatives to the maintenance tasks, intervals, or limitations specified in paragraph (g) of this AD may be used.
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2012-25-12, with specific delegation approval language and terminating action and new service information. For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(3) of this AD: At the Start Printed Page 24038later of the times specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, replace all main landing gear (MLG) bogie beams having part number (P/N) 201485300, 201485301, 201272302, 201272304, 201272306, or 201272307, except those that have serial number (S/N) S2A, S2B, or S2C, as identified in Messier-Dowty Service Letter A33-34 A20, Revision 5, including Appendixes A through F, dated July 31, 2009; or Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Letter A33-34 A20, Revision 7, including Appendixes A through F, dated July 20, 2012; with a new or serviceable part, 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). As of the effective date of this AD, the applicable MLG bogie beams specified in this paragraph must be replaced using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
(1) At the applicable time specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), and (i)(1)(iii) of this AD.
(i) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243 series airplanes, weight variant (WV)02x, WV05x (except WV058), and WV06x series: Before the accumulation of a life limit of 50,000 landings or 72,300 total flight hours, whichever occurs first from the first installation of a MLG bogie beam on the airplane.
(ii) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243 WV058 series airplanes: Before the accumulation of a life limit of 50,000 landings or 57,900 total flight hours, whichever occurs first from the first installation of a MLG bogie beam on the airplane.
(iii) For Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, -343 series airplanes, WV00x, WV01x, WV02x, and WV05x series: Before the accumulation of a life limit of 46,000 landings or 75,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first from the first installation of a MLG bogie beam on the airplane.
(2) Within 6 months after January 30, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2012-25-12).
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2012-25-12, with new terminating action. For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(3) of this AD, as of January 30, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2012-25-12), a MLG bogie beam having any part number identified in paragraph (i) of this AD may be installed on an airplane, provided its life has not exceeded the life limit specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), and (i)(1)(iii) of this AD, and it is replaced with a new or serviceable part before reaching the life limit specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), and (i)(1)(iii) of this AD. Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD: Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating the information in Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Revision 08, dated April 11, 2016. The initial compliance times for the actions specified in Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Revision 08, dated April 11, 2016, are at the times specified in Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Revision 08, dated April 11, 2016, or within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Accomplishing the actions specified in this paragraph terminates the requirements specified in paragraphs (g) through (j) of this AD.
After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has been revised, as required by paragraph (k) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0009, dated January 8, 2014, 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-2015-8428.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on June 29, 2017.
(i) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 08, dated April 11, 2016.
(ii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Letter A33-34 A20, Revision 7, including Appendixes A through F, dated July 20, 2012.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on January 30, 2013 (77 FR 75825, December 26, 2012).
(i) Messier-Dowty Service Letter A33-34 A20, Revision 5, including Appendixes A through F, dated July 31, 2009.
(5) The following service information was approved for IBR on September 30, 2011 (76 FR 53305, August 26, 2011).
(i) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section, Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 05, dated July 29, 2010. The revision level of this document is indicated only on the title page and in the Record of Revisions; the revision date of this document is not indicated on the title page of this document.
(6) For Airbus 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.
(7) For Messier-Bugatti-Dowty service information identified in this AD, contact Messier-Bugatti USA, One Carbon Way, Walton, KY 41094; telephone 859-525-8583; fax 859-485 8827; email americascsc@safranmbd.com.
(8) 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 10, 2017.
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