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Issued in Renton, Washington, on March of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street months to correspond with the revised
17, 2006. SW., Nassif Building, room PL–401, French airworthiness directive.
Ali Bahrami, Washington, DC. Northwest Airlines (NWA) requests
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice that we extend the compliance time to
Aircraft Certification Service. Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, 2 years to match the compliance time of
[FR Doc. 06–2853 Filed 3–24–06; 8:45 am] for service information identified in this related AD 2005–12–19. NWA points
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P AD. out that both rulemaking actions are
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim necessary to reduce the rate of air
Dulin, Aerospace Engineer, renewal in the cargo compartments.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, NWA further states that revising the
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 compliance time in the NPRM would
Federal Aviation Administration Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington allow operators to accomplish both
98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2141; modifications during the same
14 CFR Part 39 fax (425) 227–1149. maintenance visit, eliminating the effect
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20453; Directorate SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: on line operations and potential for
Identifier 2004–NM–270–AD; Amendment grounding airplanes.
39–14524; AD 2006–06–15] Examining the Docket
US Airways states that it agrees with
You may examine the airworthiness the need to accomplish the proposed
RIN 2120–AA64
directive (AD) docket on the Internet at changes to meet airworthiness
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the standards; however, it has not seen any
A318–100 Series Airplanes; Model Docket Management Facility office data that lend this issue a high degree
A319–100 Series Airplanes; Model between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday of urgency. U.S. Airways recommends
A320–111 Airplanes; Model A320–200 through Friday, except Federal holidays. extending the compliance time to allow
Series Airplanes; Model A321–100 The Docket Management Facility office replacement of the water drain valves at
Series Airplanes; and Model A321–200 (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on the next C-check or 18 months,
Series Airplanes the plaza level of the Nassif Building at whichever is later, instead of the
the street address stated in the proposed 6-month compliance time.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation ADDRESSES section. U.S. Airways adds that this change
Administration (FAA), Department of would reduce the economic impact to
Transportation (DOT). Discussion
operators, such as the commenter, who
ACTION: Final rule. The FAA issued a notice of proposed would be forced to take airplanes out of
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR revenue service in order to meet the 6-
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new part 39 to include an AD that would month window.
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain apply to certain Airbus Model A318, We agree with Airbus and have
Airbus Model A318–100 series A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. revised paragraph (f) of this AD
airplanes; Model A319–100 series That NPRM was published in the accordingly. We referenced French
airplanes; Model A320–111 airplanes; Federal Register on March 3, 2005 (70 airworthiness directive F–2004–172 in
Model A320–200 series airplanes; FR 10342). That NPRM proposed to the NPRM because French airworthiness
Model A321–100 series airplanes; and require replacing the water drain valves directive F–2004–172 R1 was issued
Model A321–200 series airplanes. This in the forward and aft cargo doors with after we published our NPRM.
AD requires replacing the water drain new valves. Consequently, we have also revised
valves in the forward and aft cargo paragraph (i) of this AD to reference
Comments
doors with new valves. This AD results French airworthiness directive F–2004–
from a report indicating that, during a We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the 172 R1, dated April 13, 2005. In
test of the fire extinguishing system, air developing an appropriate compliance
leakage through the water drain valves development of this AD. We have
considered the comments received. time for this action, we considered not
in the forward and aft cargo doors only the degree of urgency associated
reduced the concentration of fire Support for NPRM with addressing the subject unsafe
extinguishing agent to below the level condition, but the DGAC’s
required to suppress a fire. We are The Air Line Pilots Association and
United Airlines support the NPRM. recommendation for an appropriate
issuing this AD to prevent air leakage compliance time, the availability of
through the water drain valves, which, Requests To Extend Compliance Time required parts, and the practical aspect
in the event of a fire in the forward or Airbus states that the Direction of installing the required modification
aft cargo compartment, could result in Générale de l’Aviation Civile (DGAC), within an interval of time that
an insufficient concentration of fire which is the airworthiness authority for corresponds to the typical scheduled
extinguishing agent and consequent France, has issued French airworthiness maintenance for the majority of affected
inability of the fire extinguishing system directive F–2004–172 R1, dated April operators. We also considered the time
to suppress the fire. 13, 2005, to extend the compliance time required for the rulemaking process. In
DATES: This AD becomes effective May from April 30, 2005 to December 31, addition, NWA and US Airways
1, 2006. 2005. (We referenced French provided no data to indicate that a
The Director of the Federal Register airworthiness directive F–2004–172, further extension of the compliance
approved the incorporation by reference dated October 27, 2004, with a time will ensure safety. In consideration
of a certain publication listed in the AD compliance time of 6 months in the of these items, we have determined that
as of May 1, 2006.
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NPRM.) Airbus further states that our compliance within 14 months after the
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD NPRM should not be more restrictive effective date of this AD will provide an
docket on the Internet at http:// than the French airworthiness directive. acceptable level of safety and is an
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket We infer the commenter would like us appropriate interval of time wherein the
Management Facility, U.S. Department to extend the compliance time to 14 required actions can be accomplished

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during scheduled maintenance intervals is related to Airbus Service Bulletin proprietary service information to
for the majority of affected operators. A320–52–1124. (We referenced French determine the applicability of the AD,
While we agree with NWA that the airworthiness directive F–2004–172 and may inadvertently provide defective
actions required by both this AD and Airbus Service Bulletin A320–52–1124 parts manufacturer approval (PMA)
AD 2005–12–19 are necessary to correct in the NPRM.) US Airways states that valves in the future.
the unsafe condition, we do not agree to Airbus Service Bulletin A320–21–1141 We agree to identify the part number
match the compliance times of the ADs. is also considered necessary to of the affected water drain valves and
The compliance times of these ADs accomplish the restriction of airflow have revised paragraph (f) of this AD
instead match the compliance times of through the aft cargo compartment. US accordingly. We also concur with
the corresponding French airworthiness Airways adds that since ADs are issued MARPA’s general request that, if we
directives. Furthermore, those to address safety concerns, and not know that an unsafe condition also
compliance times differ because the portions of a safety concern, both exists in PMA parts, the AD should
number of affected airplanes and overall modifications should be mandated by address those parts, as well as the
exposure to the unsafe condition is not the same AD. US Airways states that original parts. At this time, we are not
the same for both ADs. Also, we note combining these requirements into one aware of other PMA parts equivalent to
that the new 14-month compliance time AD also provides the added benefit of a the affected water drain valves.
from the effective date of this AD is central reference point in the case that MARPA’s remarks are timely in that the
closer to the compliance time of AD an operator may need to make a future Transport Airplane Directorate currently
2005–12–19, which is within 24 months determination on whether the safety is in the process of reviewing this issue
after July 29, 2005. However, according concern was fully addressed on an as it applies to transport category
to the provisions of paragraph (h) of this airplane or fleet of airplanes. US airplanes. We acknowledge that there
AD, we may approve a request to adjust Airways adds that issuing separate ADs may be other ways of addressing this
the compliance time if the request for the same safety concern seems to issue to ensure that unsafe PMA parts
includes data that justify that a different complicate the process. are identified and addressed. Once we
compliance time would provide an We acknowledge US Airways’ have thoroughly examined all aspects of
acceptable level of safety. request; however, Airbus Service this issue, including input from
Bulletin A320–21–1141, Revision 01, industry, and have made a final
Request To Reference Later-Approved
dated December 17, 2004, was determination, we will consider
Service Bulletin
referenced in AD 2005–12–19, whether our policy regarding addressing
United Airlines states that the amendment 39–14135 (70 FR 36476, PMA parts in ADs needs to be revised.
effectivity of Airbus Service Bulletin June 24, 2005), which we issued on June We consider that to delay this AD action
A320–52–1124, dated May 6, 2004, is 14, 2005. We issued AD 2005–12–19 to would be inappropriate, since we have
not up to date, and that Airbus issued address air leakage around the aft cargo determined that an unsafe condition
Telex SEM4/914.482/05 announcing it temperature sensor, in response to exists and that replacement of certain
plans to publish a revision to the service French airworthiness directive F–2004– parts must be accomplished to ensure
bulletin to correct the effectivity. United 123, dated July 21, 2004. That AD continued safety. Therefore, no
Airlines therefore requests that we requires replacing the cargo ventilation additional change has been made to the
reference any later-approved service extraction duct at frame 65 with a new final rule in this regard.
bulletin in the NPRM. duct, and relocating the temperature
We partially agree. As policy, we do sensor in the aft cargo compartment. Explanation of Change to Applicability
not reference ‘‘later-approved’’ service The compliance time is 24 months. In We have revised the applicability of
bulletins in ADs. However, since Airbus light of the fact that the compliance this AD to identify model designations
subsequently issued Revision 01, dated times are different, and the actions were as published in the most recent type
May 31, 2005, to Service Bulletin A320– addressed in two separate French certificate data sheet for the affected
52–1124, we agree to reference Revision airworthiness directives, the rulemaking models.
01 in paragraph (f) of this AD. The actions will not be combined. No
procedures in Revision 01 of the service change to this AD is made in this regard. Clarification of Alternative Method of
bulletin are essentially the same as Compliance (AMOC) Paragraph
Request To Reference Part Numbers
those in the original issue. Therefore, We have revised this action to clarify
we have added a new paragraph (g) to The Modification and Replacement the appropriate procedure for notifying
this AD to give credit for actions done Parts Association (MARPA) requests the principal inspector before using any
in accordance with the original issue of that we either identify the manufacturer approved AMOC on any airplane to
the service bulletin and have of the affected water drain valves and which the AMOC applies.
reidentified the subsequent paragraphs the part numbers, or publish the
accordingly. We point out that referenced service bulletin with the AD. Conclusion
referencing Revision 01 does not change As justification for its request, MARPA We have carefully reviewed the
the applicability specified in paragraph states that the affected water drain available data, including the comments
(c) of this AD, since the applicability valves are identified in proprietary received, and determined that air safety
depends only on whether certain service information that is not available and the public interest require adopting
modifications are accomplished in to the general public. The commenter the AD with the changes described
production or in-service. asserts that, under 14 CFR 21.303, there previously. We have determined that
are many valves that could be approved these changes will neither increase the
Request To Combine Related replacement parts for the affected water economic burden on any operator nor
Rulemaking drain valves. If replacement parts do increase the scope of the AD.
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US Airways notes that Airbus Service exist, MARPA adds that they may
Bulletin A320–21–1141, Revision 01, contain the same defect as those Costs of Compliance
dated December 17, 2004, is mentioned addressed in the NPRM. MARPA further This AD affects about 434 airplanes of
in French airworthiness directive F– states that repair facilities and part U.S. registry. The actions in this AD
2004–172, dated October 27, 2004, and houses, which do not have access to take about 3 to 5 work hours per

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airplane, depending on airplane Regulatory Findings Adoption of the Amendment


configuration, at an average labor rate of
$65 per work hour. Required parts cost We have determined that this AD will ■ Accordingly, under the authority
about $120 to $200 per airplane, not have federalism implications under delegated to me by the Administrator,
depending on airplane configuration. Executive Order 13132. This AD will the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Based on these figures, the estimated not have a substantial direct effect on
follows:
cost of the AD for U.S. operators is the States, on the relationship between
between $136,710 and $227,850, or the national government and the States, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
between $315 and $525 per airplane. or on the distribution of power and DIRECTIVES
responsibilities among the various
Authority for This Rulemaking levels of government. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Title 49 of the United States Code For the reasons discussed above, I continues to read as follows:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue certify that this AD:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Section 106, describes the authority of action’’ under Executive Order 12866; § 39.13 [Amended]
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
Aviation Programs, describes in more ■ 2. The Federal Aviation
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
detail the scope of the Agency’s Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
authority. by adding the following new
We are issuing this rulemaking under (3) Will not have a significant airworthiness directive (AD):
the authority described in Subtitle VII, economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities 2006–06–15 Airbus: Amendment 39–14524.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, Docket No. FAA–2005–20453;
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–270–AD.
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in We prepared a regulatory evaluation Effective Date
air commerce by prescribing regulations of the estimated costs to comply with (a) This AD becomes effective May 1, 2006.
for practices, methods, and procedures this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
the Administrator finds necessary for See the ADDRESSES section for a location Affected ADs
safety in air commerce. This regulation to examine the regulatory evaluation. (b) None.
is within the scope of that authority List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Applicability
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (c) This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes
products identified in this rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference, identified in Table 1 of this AD, certificated
action. Safety. in any category.

TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY
But not having
Having the following Airbus Or the following Airbus serv- the following Air-
Airbus model— modification installed in pro- ice bulletin incorporated in bus modification
duction— service— installed in pro-
duction—

A318–111 and –112 airplanes ............................................... Not applicable ........................ Not applicable ........................ 33232
A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 25642 or 26213 ..................... A320–52–1088 ....................... 33232
airplanes.
A320–111 airplanes; and Model A320–211, –212, –214, 26213 or 26603 ..................... A320–52–1088 ....................... 33232
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes.
A321–111, –112, and –131 airplanes; and Model A321–211, 26213 or 26603 ..................... A320–52–1088 ....................... 33232
–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.

Unsafe Condition the compliance times specified, unless the Alternative Methods of Compliance
(d) This AD was prompted by a report actions have already been done. (AMOCs)
indicating that, during a test of the fire Replacement of Water Drain Valves (h)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
extinguishing system, air leakage through the (f) Within 14 months after the effective ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
water drain valves in the forward and aft date of this AD, replace the water drain FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
cargo doors reduced the concentration of fire valves having part number (P/N) ABS0341– for this AD, if requested in accordance with
extinguishing agent to below the level 2–01 in the forward and aft cargo doors with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
required to suppress a fire. We are issuing new valves that close at a lower differential (2) Before using any AMOC approved in
this AD to prevent air leakage through the pressure having P/N ABS0341–2–02, by accordance with 14 CFR 39.19 on any
water drain valves, which, in the event of a doing all of the applicable actions specified airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
fire in the forward or aft cargo compartment, in the Accomplishment Instructions of
the appropriate principal inspector in the
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–52–1124,
could result in an insufficient concentration FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding
Revision 01, dated May 31, 2005.
of fire extinguishing agent and consequent District Office.
inability of the fire extinguishing system to Credit for Previous Service Bulletin
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suppress the fire. Related Information


(g) Actions done before the effective date
of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service (i) French airworthiness directive F–2004–
Compliance
Bulletin A320–52–1124, May 6, 2004, are 172 R1, dated April 13, 2005, also addresses
(e) You are responsible for having the acceptable for compliance with the the subject of this AD.
actions required by this AD performed within requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD.

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Material Incorporated by Reference issuing this AD to prevent rupture of the Request for Optional Inspection
(j) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin inboard and outboard actuator fittings of
A320–52–1124, Revision 01, dated May 31, the aileron servo controls, which could Air France states that an optional
2005, to perform the actions that are required result in airframe vibration and inspection (for the three repetitive
by this AD, unless the AD specifies consequent reduced structural integrity inspections referenced in the French
otherwise. The Director of the Federal of the airplane. airworthiness directives) for bolt
Register approved the incorporation by replacement at the first inspection with
reference of this document in accordance DATES: This AD becomes effective May
paint marking, and further inspection
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. 1, 2006.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
after 1,800 flight hours, but no later than
The Director of the Federal Register 18 months, is not shown in the NPRM.
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, for a approved the incorporation by reference
copy of this service information. You may Air France adds that airplanes with
of certain publications listed in the AD Airbus Modification 45512 installed in
review copies at the Docket Management
as of May 1, 2006.
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, production, and without Airbus
400 Seventh Street SW., room PL–401, Nassif ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD Modification 50600 installed, need only
Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at docket on the Internet at http:// do the bolt replacement. Air France
http://dms.dot.gov; or at the National dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket notes that the inspections and bolt
Archives and Records Administration Management Facility, U.S. Department
(NARA). For information on the availability
replacement are for airplanes on which
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street servo controls ECP8/9 have been
of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741–
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, installed in service by Airbus Service
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ Washington, DC. Bulletin A340–27–4081 or A340–27–
ibr_locations.html. Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice 4062 for Model A340–200 and –300
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, series airplanes; and Airbus Service
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March for service information identified in this Bulletin A330–27–3075 or A330–27–
10, 2006. AD. 3054 for Model A330–200 and –300
Kalene C. Yanamura, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim series airplanes.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Backman, Aerospace Engineer,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. We agree with Air France. We have
International Branch, ANM–116, added the affected airplane models to
[FR Doc. 06–2852 Filed 3–24–06; 8:45 am] Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, paragraphs (h) and (j)(1) and (j)(2)
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, (changed to paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2)
Washington 98055–4056; telephone in this final rule) of this AD to
(425) 227–2797; fax (425) 227–1149. distinguish between the requirements
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: for airplanes with Airbus Modification
Federal Aviation Administration 45512 installed in production, and those
Examining the Docket
without the modification installed. We
14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the airworthiness have also added a new paragraph (i) to
directive (AD) docket on the Internet at provide for the optional inspection.
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20452; Directorate http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
Identifier 2004–NM–206–AD; Amendment
Additionally, we have changed
39–14522; AD 2006–06–13]
Docket Management Facility office paragraphs (h) and (j) to include
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday terminating action for the repetitive
RIN 2120–AA64 through Friday, except Federal holidays. inspections if all the small-head
The Docket Management Facility office attachment bolts are replaced.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
A330–200 and –300 Series Airplanes; the plaza level of the Nassif Building at Request To Correct Typographical
and Model A340–200 and –300 Series the street address stated in the Error/Clarify Certain Information
Airplanes ADDRESSES section.
Airbus states that a typographical
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Discussion error was made in the service bulletin
Administration (FAA), Department of numbers referenced in Table 1 of the
Transportation (DOT). The FAA issued a notice of proposed
NPRM for Airbus Service Bulletins
ACTION: Final rule. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
A330–57–3075 and A340–57–4083. The
part 39 to include an AD that would
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
references in the NPRM specify Airbus
apply to certain Airbus Model A330 and
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Service Bulletins A330–27–3075 and
A340–200 and –300 series airplanes.
Airbus Model A330–200 and A330–300 That NPRM was published in the A340–27–4083. We agree that a
series airplanes; and Model A340–200 Federal Register on February 28, 2005 typographical error was made and we
and –300 series airplanes. This AD (70 FR 9555). That NPRM proposed to have corrected the service bulletin
requires repetitive detailed inspections require repetitive detailed inspections numbers accordingly.
for discrepancies of the inboard and for discrepancies of the inboard and Airbus also states that Table 1 lists the
outboard actuator fittings of the aileron outboard actuator fittings of the aileron service bulletins without any link or
servo controls, corrective actions if servo controls, corrective actions if reference to the rest of the AD. Airbus
necessary, and eventual replacement of necessary, and eventual replacement of asks for clarification of each service
all the attachment bolts of the aileron all the attachment bolts of the aileron bulletin to specify if it relates to the
servo controls. This AD results from servo controls. inspection paragraph or the replacement
several cases of bushing migration on paragraph. We agree with Airbus. For
Comments
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the inboard and outboard actuator clarification, we have added paragraph


fittings of the aileron servo controls; in We provided the public the numbers to each service bulletin
one case the bushing had migrated opportunity to participate in the reference in Table 1, and cross-
completely out of the actuator fitting development of this AD. We have referenced those numbers in paragraphs
and the fitting was cracked. We are considered the comments received. (h), (j), and (k) of this AD.

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