Proposed Rule: Airworthiness Directives: Airbus

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section for a location to examine the Related Information Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
regulatory evaluation. (h) Canadian airworthiness directive CF– room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
2004–08, dated April 20, 2004, also addresses • By fax: (202) 493–2251.
the subject of this AD.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
safety, Safety. 24, 2005. 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
The Proposed Amendment Ali Bahrami, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Accordingly, under the authority Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Aircraft Certification Service.
delegated to me by the Administrator, For service information identified in
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part [FR Doc. 05–4407 Filed 3–7–05; 8:45 am]
this proposed AD, contact Airbus, 1
39 as follows: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION You can examine the contents of this
DIRECTIVES
AD docket on the Internet at http://
1. The authority citation for part 39 Federal Aviation Administration dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket
continues to read as follows: Management Facility, U.S. Department
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 14 CFR Part 39 of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., room PL–401, on the plaza level of
§ 39.13 [Amended] [Docket No. FAA–2005–20500; Directorate
Identifier 2004–NM–235–AD]
the Nassif Building, Washington, DC.
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding This docket number is FAA–2005–
the following new airworthiness RIN 2120–AA64 20500; the directorate identifier for this
directive (AD): docket is 2004–NM–235–AD.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly de Havilland, A320 Series Airplanes FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Inc.): Docket No. FAA–2005–20481; Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–183–AD. AGENCY: Federal Aviation International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Comments Due Date Administration (FAA), Department of Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration
Transportation (DOT). Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
must receive comments on this AD action by ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2125;
April 7, 2005. (NPRM). fax (425) 227–1149.
Affected ADs SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(b) None. new airworthiness directive (AD) for Comments Invited
Applicability
certain Airbus Model A320 series
airplanes. This proposed AD would We invite you to submit any relevant
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier Model
require post-maintenance bleeding of written data, views, or arguments
DHC–8 102, –103, –106, –201, –202, –301,
–311, and –315 airplanes, serial numbers 003 accumulated air from, or ground regarding this proposed AD. Send your
through 584 inclusive, certificated in any functional testing of, the ram air turbine comments to an address listed under
category. (RAT) system; modifying and ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
reidentifying the airborne ground check 2005–20500; Directorate Identifier
Unsafe Condition
module of the RAT system; and 2004–NM–235–AD’’ at the beginning of
(d) This AD is prompted by the discovery replacing the RAT reducer assembly if your comments. We specifically invite
that a single malfunction of the torque tube applicable. This proposed AD is comments on the overall regulatory,
could result in both flight control columns
being supported by only one self-aligning
prompted by reports of unsuccessful in- economic, environmental, and energy
bearing. We are issuing this AD to prevent flight RAT tests during which a aspects of the proposed AD. We will
the torque tube from fouling against the deployed RAT failed to pressurize the consider all comments submitted by the
underfloor control cables, which could result blue hydraulic circuit of the RAT closing date and may amend the
in reduced controllability of the airplane. system. We are proposing this AD to proposed AD in light of those
Compliance prevent failure of the RAT during an in- comments.
flight emergency, which could lead to We will post all comments we
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
loss of hydraulic and electrical power receive, without change, to http://
the compliance times specified, unless the and reduced controllability of the dms.dot.gov, including any personal
actions have already been done. airplane. information you provide. We will also
Installation DATES: We must receive comments on post a report summarizing each
this proposed AD by April 7, 2005. substantive verbal contact with FAA
(f) Within 5,000 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD, install control ADDRESSES: Use one of the following personnel concerning this proposed AD.
column torque tube catchers on the control addresses to submit comments on this Using the search function of our docket
columns of the flight controls by proposed AD. Web site, anyone can find and read the
incorporating Modsum 8Q101338 in • DOT Docket Web site: Go to comments in any of our dockets,
accordance with the Accomplishment http://dms.dot.gov and follow the including the name of the individual
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin instructions for sending your comments who sent the comment (or signed the
S.B.8–27–90, dated October 28, 2003. electronically. comment on behalf of an association,
Alternative Methods of Compliance • Government-wide rulemaking Web business, labor union, etc.). You can
(g) The Manager, New York Aircraft site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Certification Office, has the authority to and follow the instructions for sending Statement in the Federal Register
approve alternative methods of compliance your comments electronically. published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
for this AD if requested using the procedures • Mail: Docket Management Facility, 19477–78), or you can visit http://
found in 14 CFR 39.19. U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 dms.dot.gov.
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Examining the Docket dated September 1, 2004, to ensure the Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
You can examine the AD docket on continued airworthiness of these ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in airplanes in France. section, Congress charges the FAA with
Accomplishing the actions specified promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
person at the Docket Management
in the service information is intended to air commerce by prescribing regulations
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
adequately address the unsafe for practices, methods, and procedures
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
condition. the Administrator finds necessary for
Federal holidays. The Docket
Management Facility office (telephone FAA’s Determination and Requirements safety in air commerce. This regulation
(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza of the Proposed AD is within the scope of that authority
level of the Nassif Building at the DOT because it addresses an unsafe condition
These airplane models are that is likely to exist or develop on
street address stated in the ADDRESSES manufactured in France and are type
section. Comments will be available in products identified in this rulemaking
certificated for operation in the United action.
the AD docket shortly after the DMS States under the provisions of section
receives them. 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulatory Findings
Discussion Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the We have determined that this
applicable bilateral airworthiness proposed AD would not have federalism
The Direction Générale de l’Aviation
agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral implications under Executive Order
Civile (DGAC), which is the
airworthiness agreement, the DGAC has 13132. This proposed AD would not
airworthiness authority for France,
kept the FAA informed of the situation have a substantial direct effect on the
notified us that an unsafe condition may
described above. We have examined the States, on the relationship between the
exist on certain Airbus Model A320
DGAC’s findings, evaluated all pertinent national Government and the States, or
series airplanes. The DGAC advises that
information, and determined that we on the distribution of power and
several operators have reported
need to issue an AD for products of this responsibilities among the various
unsuccessful in-flight ram air turbine
type design that are certificated for levels of government.
(RAT) system tests during which a
operation in the United States.
deployed RAT failed to pressurize the Therefore, we are proposing this AD, For the reasons discussed above, I
blue hydraulic circuit of the RAT which would require accomplishing the certify that the proposed regulation:
system. Investigation revealed that the actions specified in the service 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
warming flow jet plug installed in the information described previously. action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
RAT main housing can allow free air to
accumulate within the RAT system, Costs of Compliance 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
leading to RAT pump cavitations. This DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
This proposed AD would affect about
condition, if not corrected, could result (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
130 airplanes of U.S. registry.
in failure of the RAT during an in-flight The proposed system bleed/functional 3. Will not have a significant
emergency, which could lead to loss of test would take about 1 work hour per economic impact, positive or negative,
hydraulic and electrical power and airplane, at an average labor rate of $65 on a substantial number of small entities
reduced controllability of the airplane. per work hour. Based on these figures, under the criteria of the Regulatory
the estimated cost of the proposed AD Flexibility Act.
Relevant Service Information
for U.S. operators is $8,450, or $65 per We prepared a regulatory evaluation
Airbus has issued All Operators Telex airplane. of the estimated costs to comply with
(AOT) A320–29A1112, Revision 01, The proposed AGCM replacement this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES
dated April 8, 2004. The AOT describes would take about 2 work hours per section for a location to examine the
procedures for either bleeding airplane, at an average labor rate of $65 regulatory evaluation.
accumulated air from the RAT system or per work hour. Required parts would be
doing ground functional testing of the supplied at no charge. Based on these List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
RAT after performing any maintenance figures, the estimated cost of this
on the blue hydraulic circuit of the RAT Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
proposed action for U.S. operators is safety, Safety.
system. $16,900, or $130 per airplane.
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin The proposed reducer replacement, The Proposed Amendment
A320–29–1111, dated June 29, 2004. for subject airplanes, would take about
The service bulletin describes Accordingly, under the authority
1 work hour per airplane, at an average
procedures for modifying and delegated to me by the Administrator,
labor rate of $65 per work hour.
reidentifying the airborne ground check the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Required parts would be supplied at no
module (AGCM) of the RAT system; 39 as follows:
charge. Based on these figures, the
and, for certain airplanes, replacing the estimated cost of this proposed action is PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
reducer assembly with a new reducer $65 per airplane. DIRECTIVES
assembly. Accomplishing the actions of
the service bulletin would end the need Authority for This Rulemaking
1. The authority citation for part 39
for the actions specified by the AOT. Title 49 of the United States Code continues to read as follows:
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–29– specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
1111 refers to Hamilton Sundstrand rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Service Bulletin ERPS13GCM–29–5, Section 106, describes the authority of § 39.13 [Amended]
dated June 29, 2004, as an additional the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
source of service information for Aviation Programs, describes in more 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
modifying and reidentifying the AGCM. detail the scope of the Agency’s the following new airworthiness
The DGAC mandated the service authority. directive (AD):
information and issued French We are issuing this rulemaking under Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2005–20500;
airworthiness directive F–2004–150, the authority described in Subtitle VII, Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–235–AD.
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Comments Due Date Alternative Methods of Compliance • Government-wide rulemaking Web

(a) The Federal Aviation Administration (AMOCs) site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
must receive comments on this AD action by (i) The Manager, International Branch, and follow the instructions for sending
April 7, 2005. ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, your comments electronically.
Affected ADs
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs • Mail: Docket Management Facility,
for this AD, if requested in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
(b) None. the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building,
Applicability Related Information room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A320 (j) French airworthiness directive F–2004– • By fax: (202) 493–2251.
series airplanes, certificated in any category; 150, dated September 1, 2004, also addresses • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
equipped with Hamilton Sundstrand the subject of this AD. the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
airborne ground check module (AGCM) 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington,
having part number 769104, 769105, or Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
28, 2005. DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
760106 installed; except those airplanes on
which Airbus Modification 27189 has been Ali Bahrami, through Friday, except Federal holidays.
done in production and on which Airbus For service information identified in
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Modification 28413 has not been done. Aircraft Certification Service. this proposed AD, contact Empresa
Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
Unsafe Condition [FR Doc. 05–4408 Filed 3–7–05; 8:45 am]
(EMBRAER), P.O. Box 343—CEP 12.225,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(d) This AD was prompted by reports of Sao Jose dos Campos—SP, Brazil.
unsuccessful in-flight ram air turbine (RAT) You can examine the contents of this
tests during which a deployed RAT failed to AD docket on the Internet at http://
pressurize the blue hydraulic circuit of the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket
RAT system. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the RAT system during an Federal Aviation Administration Management Facility, U.S. Department
in-flight emergency, which could lead to loss of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street
of hydraulic and electrical power and 14 CFR Part 39 SW., room PL–401, on the plaza level of
reduced controllability of the airplane. the Nassif Building, Washington, DC.
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20501; Directorate This docket number is FAA–2005–
Compliance Identifier 2004–NM–251–AD] 20501; the directorate identifier for this
(e) You are responsible for having the docket is 2004–NM–251–AD.
actions required by this AD performed within RIN 2120–AA64
the compliance times specified, unless the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
actions have already been done. Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Groves, Aerospace Engineer,
Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
RAT System Bleeding/Functional Test
(EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Series Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
(f) For airplanes on which maintenance has Airplanes Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
been performed on the blue hydraulic circuit 98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–1503;
as of the effective date of this AD: Within 3 AGENCY: Federal Aviation fax (425) 227–1149.
days or 20 flight hours after the effective date Administration (FAA), Department of
of this AD, whichever occurs first, bleed SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Transportation (DOT).
accumulated air from, or perform a ground
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Comments Invited
functional test of, the RAT system; by
accomplishing all the actions specified in (NPRM). We invite you to submit any relevant
Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT) A320– written data, views, or arguments
29A1112, Revision 01, dated April 8, 2004. SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
regarding this proposed AD. Send your
Thereafter, bleed the blue hydraulic circuit as new airworthiness directive (AD) for all comments to an address listed under
specified in the AOT within 3 days or 20 EMBRAER Model ERJ 170 series ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
flight hours after performing any airplanes. This proposed AD would
maintenance on the blue hydraulic circuit. 2005–20501; Directorate Identifier
require inspecting the engine fire 2004–NM–251–AD’’ at the beginning of
(g) For airplanes on which maintenance handles of the overhead panel in the
has not been performed on the blue hydraulic your comments. We specifically invite
cockpit, and replacing the engine fire comments on the overall regulatory,
circuit as of the effective date of this AD:
Bleed the blue hydraulic circuit as specified
handles if necessary. This proposed AD economic, environmental, and energy
in the AOT within 3 days or 20 flight hours is prompted by reports of failure of the aspects of the proposed AD. We will
after performing any maintenance on the blue internal circuit of the engine fire consider all comments submitted by the
hydraulic circuit. handles of the overhead panel in the closing date and may amend the
cockpit. We are proposing this AD to proposed AD in light of those
Replacement of AGCM and Reducer
prevent failure of the internal circuit of comments.
(h) Within 35 months after the effective the engine fire handles, which could
date of this AD, replace the AGCM with a We will post all comments we
result in failure of the fuel shut-off receive, without change, to http://
modified and reidentified AGCM; and
replace the reducer with a new reducer as
valves to close and failure of the fire dms.dot.gov, including any personal
applicable; in accordance with the extinguishing agent to discharge in the information you provide. We will also
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus event of an engine fire. post a report summarizing each
Service Bulletin A320–29–1111, dated June DATES: We must receive comments on substantive verbal contact with FAA
29, 2004. Replacing the AGCM, and the this proposed AD by April 7, 2005. personnel concerning this proposed AD.
reducer as applicable, ends the actions
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following Using the search function of our docket
required by paragraphs (f) and (g) of this AD.
addresses to submit comments on this Web site, anyone can find and read the
Note 1: Airbus Service Bulletin A320–29–
1111 refers to Hamilton Sundstrand Service
proposed AD. comments in any of our dockets,
Bulletin ERPS13GCM–29–5, dated June 29, • DOT Docket Web site: Go to including the name of the individual
2004, as an additional source of service http://dms.dot.gov and follow the who sent the comment (or signed the
information for modifying and reidentifying instructions for sending your comments comment on behalf of an association,
the AGCM. electronically. business, labor union, etc.). You can

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