Proposed Rule: Airworthiness Directives

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TABLE 2.—COMPLIANCE TIME FOR TERMINATING MODIFICATION

For model Compliance time
(1) A310–203, –204, Before the accumulation of 40,000 flight cycles since the date of issuance of the original French standard Airworthiness
–221, and –222 air- Certificate or the date of issuance of the original French Export Certificate of Airworthiness, or during the next inspec-
planes. tion required by paragraph (l) of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) A310–304, –322, Before the accumulation of 35,000 flight cycles since the date of issuance of the original French standard Airworthiness
–324, and –325 air- Certificate or the date of issuance of the original French Export Certificate of Airworthiness, or during the next inspec-
planes. tion required by paragraph (l) of this AD, whichever occurs later
Earlier Revision of Service Bulletins bulletins identified in Table 3 of this AD, are
(p) Actions done before the effective date acceptable for compliance with the
of this AD in accordance with the service corresponding requirements of this AD.
TABLE 3.—EARLIER REVISION OF SERVICE BULLETINS

Revision
Airbus service bulletin Date
level
(1) A310–53–2017 ........................................................................................................................................... 7 February 25, 1992.

(2) A310–53–2017 ........................................................................................................................................... 08 September 7, 2000.
Alternative Methods of Compliance DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION behavior of the cabin door

(AMOCs) surroundings. We are proposing this AD
(q)(1) The Manager, International Branch, Federal Aviation Administration to prevent corrosion between the scuff
ANM–116, has the authority to approve plates at exit and cargo doors and
AMOCs for this AD, if requested in 14 CFR Part 39 fatigue cracks originating from certain
accordance with the procedures found in 14 fastener holes located in adjacent
[Docket No. FAA–2007–26856; Directorate
CFR 39.19. Identifier 2006–NM–125–AD] structure, which could result in reduced
(2) Alternative methods of compliance, structural integrity of the door
approved previously in accordance with AD RIN 2120–AA64 surroundings.
98–16–06 are approved as alternative DATES: We must receive comments on
methods of compliance with the Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R this proposed AD by February 20, 2007.
corresponding provisions of paragraphs (f)
Series Airplanes, and Model C4–605R ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
through (m) of this AD.
Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called addresses to submit comments on this
(3) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to A300–600 Series Airplanes) proposed AD.
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation http://dms.dot.gov and follow the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Administration (FAA), Department of instructions for sending your comments
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Transportation (DOT). electronically.
Office.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking • Government-wide rulemaking Web
Related Information (NPRM). site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
(r) French airworthiness directives 1991– and follow the instructions for sending
132–124(B) R1, dated November 29, 2000, SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to your comments electronically.
and F–2004–103, dated July 7, 2004, also supersede an existing airworthiness • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
address the subject of this AD. directive (AD) that applies to all Airbus U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Model A300–600 series airplanes. The Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January existing AD currently requires Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
8, 2007. inspections of the lower door • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
Ali Bahrami, surrounding structure to detect cracks • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, and corrosion; inspections to detect the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
Aircraft Certification Service. cracking of the holes of the corner 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington,
[FR Doc. E7–702 Filed 1–18–07; 8:45 am] doublers, the fail-safe ring, and the door DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P frames of the door structures; and repair through Friday, except Federal holidays.
if necessary. The existing AD also Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
provides for optional terminating action Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France,
for certain inspections. This proposed for service information identified in this
AD would retain all requirements of the proposed AD.
existing AD, mandate the previously FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
optional terminating action, reduce the Stafford, Aerospace Engineer,
applicability of the existing AD, and add International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
jlentini on PROD1PC65 with PROPOSAL
repetitive inspections behind scuff Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601

plates for certain affected airplanes. Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
This proposed AD results from a 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1622;
determination that further rulemaking is fax (425) 227–1149.
necessary to improve the fatigue SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Comments Invited Discussion if necessary. That AD also provides for

On July 24, 1998, we issued AD 98– optional terminating action for certain
We invite you to submit any relevant inspections. We are considering further
written data, views, or arguments 16–05, amendment 39–10680 (63 FR
40812, July 31, 1998), for all Airbus rulemaking to mandate the optional
regarding this proposed AD. Send your terminating action.
Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–
comments to an address listed in the
600R series airplanes, and Model C4– Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued
ADDRESSES section. Include the docket
605R Variant F airplanes (collectively
number ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2007–26856; Since we issued AD 98–16–05, the
called A300–600 series airplanes). That
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–125– Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile
AD requires inspections of the lower
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. (DGAC), which is the airworthiness
door surrounding structure to detect
We specifically invite comments on the cracks and corrosion; inspections to authority for France, issued French
overall regulatory, economic, detect cracking of the holes of the corner airworthiness directives 1991–132–
environmental, and energy aspects of doublers, the fail-safe ring, and the door 124(B) R1, dated November 29, 2000 (to
the proposed AD. We will consider all frames of the door structures; and repair replace French airworthiness directive
comments received by the closing date if necessary. That AD also provides for 91–132–124(B), dated June 26, 1991,
and may amend the proposed AD in optional terminating action for certain which is referred to in AD 98–16–05),
light of those comments. inspections. That AD resulted from and F–2004–103, dated July 7, 2004.
We will post all comments we reports indicating that corrosion was The DGAC advises that further
receive, without change, to http:// found behind the scruff plates at exit rulemaking is necessary to improve the
dms.dot.gov, including any personal and cargo doors, and fatigue cracks fatigue behavior of the cabin door
information you provide. We will also originated from certain fastener holes surroundings on certain Airbus Model
post a report summarizing each located in adjacent structure. We issued A300–600 series airplanes and to
substantive verbal contact with FAA that AD to detect and correct such remove certain airplanes from the
personnel concerning this proposed AD. corrosion and fatigue cracking, which applicability of the existing AD that are
Using the search function of that Web could result in reduced structural no longer subject to the existing
site, anyone can find and read the integrity of the door surroundings. requirements. Corrosion between the
comments in any of our dockets, Other Relevant Rulemaking scuff plates at exit and cargo doors and
including the name of the individual fatigue cracks originating from certain
who sent the comment (or signed the We have previously issued AD 97– fastener holes located in adjacent
comment on behalf of an association, 11–03, amendment 39–10032 (62 FR structure, if not corrected, could result
business, labor union, etc.). You may 28325, May 23, 1997), applicable to all in reduced structural integrity of the
review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act Airbus Model A300 series airplanes. door surroundings.
That AD requires inspections of the
Statement in the Federal Register After the DGAC issued French
lower door surrounding structure to
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR airworthiness directive 1991–132–
detect cracks and corrosion; inspections
19477–78), or you may visit http:// 124(B) R1 on November 29, 2000, we
to detect cracking of the holes of the
dms.dot.gov. determined at that time that further
corner doublers, the fail-safe ring, and
Examining the Docket the door frames of the door structures; rulemaking was not necessary, because
and repair if necessary. That AD also the changes to AD 98–16–05 would be
You may examine the AD docket on requires modification of the passenger/ relieving in nature. However, since
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in crew door frames, which terminates French airworthiness directive F–2004–
person at the Docket Management certain inspections. 103 mandates the previously optional
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 We also previously issued AD 98–16– modification, we now agree with the
p.m., Monday through Friday, except 06, amendment 39–10682 (63 FR 40819, DGAC that further rulemaking is indeed
Federal holidays. The Docket July 31, 1998), for all Airbus Model necessary to improve the fatigue
Management Facility office (telephone A310 series airplanes. That AD requires behavior of the cabin door
(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza inspections of the lower door surroundings, and this proposed AD
level of the Nassif Building at the DOT surrounding structure to detect cracks follows from that determination.
street address stated in the ADDRESSES and corrosion; inspections to detect Relevant Service Information
section. Comments will be available in cracking of the holes of the corner
the AD docket shortly after the Docket doublers, the fail-safe ring, and the door Airbus has issued and revised the
Management System receives them. frames of the door structures; and repair service bulletins in the following table:
SERVICE BULLETINS
Airbus Service Bulletin— Describes procedures for—
A300–53–6011, Revision 07, dated January 24, Doing initial inspections for cracks and corrosion of the areas behind the scuff plates below
2005 (Revision 3, dated February 4, 1991, of the passenger/crew doors and bulk cargo door, and repairing any cracked or corroded part
the service bulletin was referenced in AD 98– or contacting Airbus. The inspection and repair are essentially identical to those specified in
16–05 as an appropriate source of service in- Revision 3 of the service bulletin. Revision 07 also revises the effectivity by adding addi-
formation). tional airplanes.
A300–53–6022, Revision 04, dated January 24, Doing repetitive inspections for cracks and corrosion of the areas behind the scuff plates
2005 (the original issue, dated February 4, below the passenger/crew doors and bulk cargo door, and repairing any cracked/corroded
1991, of the service bulletin was referenced part or contacting Airbus. The inspection and repair are essentially identical to those speci-
in AD 98–16–05 as an appropriate source of fied in original issue of the service bulletin. Revision 04 also revises the effectivity by adding
service information). additional airplanes.
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SERVICE BULLETINS—Continued
Airbus Service Bulletin— Describes procedures for—
A300–53–6018, Revision 03, dated July 26, Doing repetitive inspections for cracks/corrosion of the holes of the corner doublers, the fail-
2006, including Appendix 01 (Revision 1, safe ring, and the door frames of the passenger/crew door structures, and repairing any
dated April 29, 1992, of the service bulletin cracked/corroded part or contacting Airbus. The inspection and repair are essentially iden-
was referenced in AD 98–16–05 as an appro- tical to those specified in Revision 1 of the service bulletin.
priate source of service information).
A300–53–6002, Revision 06, dated May 17, Modifying the passenger/crew door structures, which ends the repetitive inspections of the
2004 (Revision 3, dated February 22, 1992, holes of the corner doublers specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6018, the fail-safe
of the service bulletin was referenced in AD ring, and the door frames for certain airplanes. The modification includes cold expansion of
98–16–05 as an appropriate source of serv- fastener holes; a ROTO test; repair of any crack; repair of any crack that cannot be elimi-
ice information). nated per Airbus; installation of new oversize fasteners and modified brackets; and installa-
tion of an additional steel doubler. The modification is essentially identical to that specified in
Revision 3 of the service bulletin.
Accomplishing the actions specified Difference Between French Change to Existing AD

in the service information is intended to Airworthiness Directive and This
adequately address the unsafe Proposed AD This proposed AD would retain all
condition. The DGAC mandated the requirements of AD 98–16–05. Since AD
The applicability of French 98–16–05 was issued, the AD format has
service information to ensure the airworthiness directive 1991–132–
continued airworthiness of these been revised, and certain paragraphs
124(B) R1 excludes Airbus Model
have been rearranged. As a result, the
airplanes in France. A300–600 series airplanes on which
corresponding paragraph identifiers
Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6002,
FAA’s Determination and Requirements have changed in this proposed AD, as
Revision 2, dated May 6, 1991 (or any
of the Proposed AD other later approved revision), has been listed in the following table:
These airplane models are accomplished in service. However, we
have not excluded those airplanes in the REVISED PARAGRAPH IDENTIFIERS
manufactured in France and are type
certificated for operation in the United applicability of this proposed AD;
rather, this proposed AD includes a Corresponding re-
Requirement in
States under the provisions of section AD 98–16–05 quirements in this
requirement to accomplish the actions proposed AD
21.29 of the Federal Aviation specified in Revision 06 of that service
Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the bulletin. This requirement would ensure Paragraph (a) ............ Paragraph (f).
applicable bilateral airworthiness that the actions specified in the service Paragraph (b) ............ Paragraph (g).
agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral bulletin and required by this proposed Paragraph (c) ............ Paragraph (h).
airworthiness agreement, the DGAC has AD are accomplished on all affected Paragraph (d) ............ Paragraph (i).
kept the FAA informed of the situation airplanes. Operators must continue to Paragraph (e) ............ paragraph (j).
described above. We have examined the operate the airplane in the configuration Paragraph (f) ............. Paragraph (k).
DGAC’s findings, evaluated all pertinent required by this proposed AD unless an Paragraph (g) ............ Paragraph (l).
information, and determined that AD alternative method of compliance is
action is necessary for airplanes of this approved. The DGAC revised the applicability of
type design that are certificated for The service bulletins specify to French airworthiness directives 1991–
operation in the United States. contact the manufacturer for 132–124(B) R1 and F–2004–103 to
instructions on how to repair certain
This proposed AD would supersede exclude Model A300–600 series
conditions, but this proposed AD would
AD 98–16–05, retain the requirements of airplanes on which Airbus Modification
require repairing those conditions using
the existing AD, mandate the previously 5068, 6514, 7201, and 7298 have been
a method that we or the European
optional terminating action, reduce the incorporated in production. Therefore,
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its
applicability of the existing AD, and add the applicability of the proposed AD
delegated agent) approve. In light of the
repetitive inspections behind scuff type of repair that would be required to parallels the French airworthiness
plates for certain affected airplanes. address the unsafe condition, and directives in that regard.
This proposed AD would also require consistent with existing bilateral Costs of Compliance
accomplishing the actions specified in airworthiness agreements, we have
service information described determined that, for this proposed AD, The following table provides the
previously. a repair we or the EASA approve would estimated costs for U.S. operators to
be acceptable for compliance with this comply with this proposed AD. The
proposed AD. average labor rate per work hour is $80.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Number of U.S.-
Action Work hours Parts Cost per airplane registered air- Fleet cost
planes
Repetitive inspections behind scuff 37 .......................... None ..................... $2,960 ................... 129 $381,840.
plates.
Repetitive inspections of corner dou- Between 1 and 51 None ..................... Between $80 and 129 Between $10,320
blers, fail-safe ring, and door frames. $4,080. and $526,320.
ESTIMATED COSTS—Continued
Number of U.S.-
Action Work hours Parts Cost per airplane registered air- Fleet cost
planes
Terminating modification for repetitive Between 8 and 67, Between $580 and Between $1,220 129 Between $157,380
inspection of corner doublers, fail- depending on kit $11,273, de- and $16,633. and $2,145,657.
safe ring, and door frames. purchased. pending on kit
purchased.
Authority for This Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Requirements of AD 98–16–05
Title 49 of the United States Code Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Initial Inspection Behind Scuff Plates and
safety, Safety. Repair if Necessary
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, The Proposed Amendment (f) Perform an initial inspection of the areas
Section 106, describes the authority of behind the scuff plates below the passenger/
Accordingly, under the authority crew doors and bulk cargo door to detect
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, delegated to me by the Administrator, cracks and corrosion, in accordance with
Aviation Programs, describes in more the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6011,
detail the scope of the Agency’s 39 as follows: Revision 3, dated February 4, 1991, at the
authority. time specified in paragraph (f)(1), (f)(2), or
We are issuing this rulemaking under PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (f)(3) of this AD. If any crack or corrosion is
the authority described in Subtitle VII, DIRECTIVES found during this inspection, prior to further
flight, repair in accordance with the service
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, 1. The authority citation for part 39 bulletin. Accomplishment of this inspection
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that continues to read as follows: is not required for the mid and aft passenger/
section, Congress charges the FAA with crew doors if a steel doubler that covers the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
entire inspection area is installed.
air commerce by prescribing regulations § 39.13 [Amended] (1) For airplanes on which Modification
for practices, methods, and procedures 2. The Federal Aviation 5382S6526 (for forward doors) and
the Administrator finds necessary for Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 Modification 5382D4741 (for all other doors)
safety in air commerce. This regulation have been accomplished prior to delivery of
by removing amendment 39–10680 (63 the airplane: Perform the initial inspection
is within the scope of that authority FR 40812, July 31, 1998) and adding the
because it addresses an unsafe condition within 9 years since date of manufacture, or
following new airworthiness directive within 1 year after September 4, 1998 (the
that is likely to exist or develop on (AD): effective date of AD 98–16–05), whichever
products identified in this rulemaking occurs later.
action. Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2007–26856;
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–125–AD. (2) For airplanes on which Modification
Regulatory Findings 5382S6526 (for forward doors) and
Comments Due Date Modification 5382D4741 (for all other doors)
We have determined that this (a) The FAA must receive comments on have not been accomplished; and on which
proposed AD would not have federalism this AD action by February 20, 2007. the procedures described in Airbus Service
implications under Executive Order Information Letter (SIL) A300–53–033,
Affected ADs
Revision 2 (for all doors), dated November
13132. This proposed AD would not (b) This AD supersedes AD 98–16–05. 23, 1984, have been accomplished: Perform
have a substantial direct effect on the the initial inspection within 5 years after
States, on the relationship between the Applicability
accomplishment of the procedures described
national Government and the States, or (c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 in the SIL, or within 1 year after September
on the distribution of power and B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, and B4–622 4, 1998, whichever occurs later.
responsibilities among the various airplanes; Model A300 B4–605R and B4– (3) For airplanes on which Modification
622R airplanes; Model A300 F4–605R and
levels of government. 5382S6526 (for forward doors), and
F4–622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4–
Modification 5382D4741 (for all other doors),
For the reasons discussed above, I 605R Variant F airplanes; certificated in any
and the procedures described in Airbus SIL
certify that the proposed regulation: category; excluding those airplanes on which
A300–53–033, Revision 2, dated November
Airbus Modification 5068, 6514, 7201, and
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 7298 have been incorporated in production. 23, 1984, have not been accomplished:
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Perform the initial inspection within 4 years
Unsafe Condition since date of manufacture, or within 1 year
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the after September 4, 1998, whichever occurs
(d) This AD results from a determination
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures that further rulemaking is necessary to later.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and improve the fatigue behavior of the cabin Repetitive Inspections Behind Scuff Plates
3. Will not have a significant door surroundings. We are issuing this AD to
prevent corrosion between the scuff plates at (g) Perform repetitive inspections of the
economic impact, positive or negative, areas behind the scuff plates below the
exit and cargo doors and fatigue cracks
on a substantial number of small entities originating from certain fastener holes passenger/crew doors and bulk cargo door to
under the criteria of the Regulatory located in adjacent structure, which could detect cracks and corrosion, in accordance
Flexibility Act. result in reduced structural integrity of the with Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6022,
We prepared a regulatory evaluation door surroundings. dated February 4, 1991, at the applicable
times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2)

of the estimated costs to comply with Compliance of this AD. Accomplishment of these
this proposed AD and placed it in the (e) You are responsible for having the inspections is not required for the mid and
AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section actions required by this AD performed within aft passenger/crew doors if a steel doubler
for a location to examine the regulatory the compliance times specified, unless the that covers the entire inspection area is
evaluation. actions have already been done. installed.
(1) For the forward and mid passenger/ Initial Inspection of Corner Doublers, Fail- required by paragraph (j) of this AD was
crew doors, the bulk cargo door, and the aft Safe Ring, and Door Frames accomplished using an X-ray technique:
passenger/crew doors, except the upper and (j) Perform an inspection to detect cracking Inspect at intervals not to exceed 3,500
lower edges of the fail-safe ring and the of the holes of the corner doublers, the fail- landings.
upper edges of the corner doubler: Perform safe ring, and the door frames of the left- and (5) For the areas around the fasteners in the
the first inspection within 5 years after right-hand forward, mid, and aft passenger/ vicinity of stringer 12 on the upper door
accomplishing the inspection required by crew door structures, in accordance with frames of the aft doors on which an
paragraph (f) of this AD; and repeat the Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6018, inspection required by paragraph (j) of this
inspection thereafter at intervals not to Revision 1, dated April 29, 1992, and at the AD was accomplished using a visual
applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1), technique: Inspect at intervals not to exceed
exceed 5 years. (j)(2), (j)(3), or (j)(4) of this AD.
(2) For the upper and lower edges of the 6,900 landings.
(1) For the upper corners of the forward
fail-safe ring and the upper edges of the doors: Inspect prior to the accumulation of Repair of Corner Doublers, Fail-Safe Ring,
corner doubler of the aft passenger/crew 20,000 total landings, or within 2,000 and/or Door Frames If Necessary
doors: Perform the first inspection within 5 landings after September 4, 1998, whichever (l) If any crack is found during any
years or 6,000 landings after accomplishing occurs later.
inspection required by paragraph (j) or (k) of
the inspection required by paragraph (f) of (2) For the lower corners of the forward
this AD: Prior to further flight, accomplish
this AD, whichever occurs first; and repeat doors: Inspect prior to the accumulation of
20,000 total landings, or within 4,000 the requirement of paragraph (l)(1) or (l)(2) of
the inspection thereafter at intervals not to this AD, as applicable.
exceed 5 years or 6,000 landings, whichever landings after September 4, 1998, whichever
occurs later. (1) If any crack is found, and the crack can
occurs first. be eliminated using the method specified in
(3) For the upper and lower corners of the
Repair of Scuff Plates if Necessary mid doors: Inspect prior to the accumulation Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6018,
of 20,000 total landings, or within 2,000 Revision 1, dated April 29, 1992; or Revision
(h) If any crack is found during any landings after September 4, 1998, whichever 02, excluding Appendix 01, dated November
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this occurs later. 27, 2000: Prior to further flight, repair the
AD, prior to further flight, repair in (4) For the upper and lower corners of the crack in accordance with that service
accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin aft doors, and for the parts underneath the bulletin.
A300–53–6022, dated February 4, 1991. corners of the upper door frames: Inspect (2) If any crack is found, and the crack
Thereafter, perform the repetitive inspections prior to the accumulation of 20,000 total cannot be eliminated using the method
required by paragraph (g) of this AD at the landings, or within 4,000 landings after specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300–
applicable times specified in paragraphs September 4, 1998, whichever occurs later. 53–6018, Revision 1, dated April 29, 1992; or
(g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. Repetitive Inspections of Corner Doublers, Revision 02, dated November 27, 2000: Prior
(i) If corrosion is found during any Fail-Safe Ring, and Door Frames to further flight, repair the crack in
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this (k) Repeat the inspections required by accordance with a method approved by the
AD, prior to further flight, repair in paragraph (j) of this AD at the applicable Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin times specified in paragraphs (k)(1), (k)(2), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate.
A300–53–6022, dated February 4, 1991. (k)(3), (k)(4), and (k)(5) of this AD. New Requirements of This AD
Thereafter, perform the repetitive inspections (1) For the upper corners of the forward
required by paragraph (g) of this AD at the doors: Inspect at intervals not to exceed 6,000 New Revision of Service Bulletins
applicable times specified in paragraph (i)(1) landings. (m) As of the effective date of this AD, use
or (i)(2) of this AD. (2) For the lower corners of the forward
only the applicable service bulletins
(1) For the upper and lower edges of the doors: Inspect at intervals not to exceed
10,000 landings. specified in Table 1 of this AD; except where
fail-safe ring and the upper edges of the the service bulletins recommend contacting
(3) For the upper and lower corners of the
corner doubler of the aft passenger/crew Airbus for appropriate action, before further
mid and aft doors on which an inspection
doors, and for the mid passenger/crew door: required by paragraph (j) of this AD was flight, repair the cracked part using a method
Inspect at intervals not to exceed 5 years or accomplished using a ROTO test technique: approved by the Manager, International
5,000 landings, whichever occurs first. Inspect at intervals not to exceed 8,000 Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
(2) For the forward passenger/crew doors landings. Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation
and bulk cargo doors: Inspect at intervals not (4) For the upper and lower corners of the Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated
to exceed 5 years. mid and aft doors on which an inspection agent).
TABLE 1.—NEW REVISION OF SERVICE BULLETINS

In accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Do the action(s) required by— Bulletin—
(1) Paragraph (f) of this AD ...................................................................... A300–53–6011, Revision 07, dated January 24, 2005.
(2) Paragraphs (g) through (i) of this AD ................................................. A300–53–6022, Revision 04, dated January 24, 2005.
(3) Paragraphs (j), (k), and (l)(1) of this AD ............................................. A300–53–6018, Revision 03, excluding Appendix 01, dated July 26,
2006.
Initial Inspection Behind Scuff Plates and detect cracks and corrosion, in accordance this inspection, before further flight, repair in
Repair If Necessary for Additional Airplanes with the Accomplishment Instructions of accordance with the service bulletin.
Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6011, Accomplishment of this inspection is not
(n) Perform an initial inspection of the
Revision 07, dated January 24, 2005; at the required for the mid and aft passenger/crew
areas behind the scuff plates below the applicable time specified in Table 2 of this doors if a steel doubler that covers the entire
passenger/crew doors and bulk cargo door to AD. If any crack or corrosion is found during inspection area is installed.
TABLE 2.—COMPLIANCE TIME INITIAL INSPECTION BEHIND SCUFF PLATE FOR ADDITIONAL AIRPLANES
Compliance time
(whichever occurs later)
For airplanes on which— And on which—
Threshold Grace period
(1) Modification 5382S6526 (for forward None ........................................ Within 108 months after first Within 12 months after the ef-
doors) and Modification 5382D4485 (for flight. fective date of this AD.
all other doors) have been done before
the date of issuance of the original
French standard airworthiness certificate
or the date of issuance of the original
French export certificate of airworthiness.
(2) Modification 5382S6180 (for forward None ........................................ Within 108 months after first Within 12 months after the ef-
doors) and Modification 5382D4741 or flight. fective date of this AD.
5382D4485 (for all other doors) have
been done before the date of issuance of
the original French standard airworthiness
certificate or the date of issuance of the
original French export certificate of air-
worthiness.
(3) Modification 5382S6526 (for forward The actions specified in Airbus Within 60 months after accom- Within 12 months after the ef-
doors) and Modification 5382D4485 (for Service Information Letter plishing the actions specified fective date of this AD.
all other doors) have not been done be- (SIL) A300–53–033, Revi- in the SIL.
fore the effective date of this AD. sion 2 (for all doors), dated
November 23, 1984, have
been done.
(4) Modification 5382S6180 (for forward The actions specified in Airbus Within 60 months after accom- Within 12 months after the ef-
doors) and Modification 5382D4741 or SIL A300–53–033, Revision plishing the actions specified fective date of this AD.
5382D4485 (for all other doors) have not 2 (for all doors), dated No- in the SIL.
been done before the effective dated of vember 23, 1984, have been
this AD. done.
(5) Modification 5382S6526 (for forward The actions specified in Airbus Within 48 months since the Within 12 months after the ef-
doors) and Modification 5382D4485 (for SIL A300–53–033, Revision date of issuance of the origi- fective date of this AD.
all other doors) have not been done be- 2, dated November 23, nal French standard air-
fore the effective date of this AD. 1984, have not been done. worthiness certificate or the
date of issuance of the origi-
nal French export certificate
of airworthiness.
(6) Modification 5382S6180 (for forward The actions specified in Airbus Within 48 months since the Within 12 months after the ef-
doors) and Modification 5382D4741 or SIL A300–53–033, Revision date of issuance of the origi- fective date of this AD.
5382D4485 (for all other doors) have not 2, dated November 23, nal French standard air-
been done before the effective date of 1984, have not been done. worthiness certificate or the
this AD. date of issuance of the origi-
nal French export certificate
of airworthiness.
Repetitive Inspections behind Scuff Plates for (2) For the upper and lower edges of the 24, 2005. Thereafter, perform the repetitive
Additional Airplanes fail-safe ring and the upper edges of the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this
(o) For airplanes identified in Table 2 of corner doubler of the aft passenger/crew AD at the applicable times specified in
this AD: Perform repetitive inspections of the doors: Perform the first inspection within 60 paragraph (q)(1) or (q)(2) of this AD.
areas behind the scuff plates below the months or 6,000 landings after accomplishing (1) For the upper and lower edges of the
passenger/crew doors and bulk cargo door to the inspection required by paragraph (n) of fail-safe ring and the upper edges of the
detect cracks and corrosion, in accordance this AD, whichever occurs first; and repeat corner doubler of the aft passenger/crew
with Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6022, the inspection thereafter at intervals not to doors, and for the mid passenger/crew door:
exceed 60 months or 6,000 landings, Inspect at intervals not to exceed 60 months
Revision 04, dated January 24, 2005, at the
whichever occurs first. or 5,000 landings, whichever occurs first.
applicable times specified in paragraphs
(2) For the forward passenger/crew doors
(o)(1) and (o)(2) of this AD. Accomplishment Repair of Scuff Plates If Necessary
and bulk cargo doors: Inspect at intervals not
of these inspections is not required for the (p) If any crack is found during any to exceed 60 months.
mid and aft passenger/crew doors if a steel inspection required by paragraph (o) of this
doubler that covers the entire inspection area AD, prior to further flight, repair in Terminating Modification for Repetitive
is installed. accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin Inspection of Corner Doublers, Fail-Safe
(1) For the forward and mid passenger/ A300–53–6022, Revision 04, dated January Ring, and Door Frames
crew doors, the bulk cargo door, and the aft 24, 2005. Thereafter, perform the repetitive (r) Before the accumulation of 30,000 total
passenger/crew doors, except the upper and inspections required by paragraph (o) of this flight cycles since the date of issuance of the
lower edges of the fail-safe ring and the AD at the applicable times specified in original French standard airworthiness
upper edges of the corner doubler: Perform paragraphs (o)(1) and (o)(2) of this AD. certificate or the date of issuance of the
the first inspection within 60 months after (q) If corrosion is found during any original French export certificate of
accomplishing the inspection required by inspection required by paragraph (o) of this airworthiness, or during the next inspection
paragraph (n) of this AD; and repeat the AD, prior to further flight, repair in required by paragraph (k) of this AD,
inspection thereafter at intervals not to accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin whichever occurs later: Modify the
exceed 60 months. A300–53–6022, Revision 04, dated January passenger/crew door structures in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of of this AD. The inspections required by Earlier Revisions of Service Bulletins
Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6002, paragraphs (f) and (n) of this AD, as (s) Actions done before the effective date
Revision 06, dated May 17, 2004. applicable, must be done before of this AD in accordance with the service
Accomplishment of this modification accomplishing this modification. bulletins identified in Table 3 of this AD, are
constitutes terminating action for the acceptable for compliance with the
inspections required by paragraphs (j) and (k) corresponding requirements of this AD.
TABLE 3.—EARLIER REVISIONS OF SERVICE BULLETINS

Revision
Airbus Service Bulletin Date
level
(1) A300–53–6002 ........................................................................................................................................... 03 February 22, 1992.

(2) A300–53–6002 ........................................................................................................................................... 4 July 13, 1992.
(3) A300–53–6002 ........................................................................................................................................... 05 September 7, 2000.
(4) A300–53–6011 ........................................................................................................................................... 04 July 2, 1996.
(5) A300–53–6011 ........................................................................................................................................... 05 September 7, 2000.
(6) A300–53–6011 ........................................................................................................................................... 06 November 12, 2002.
(7) A300–53–6018, excluding Appendix 01 .................................................................................................... 02 November 27, 2000.
(8) A300–53–6022 ........................................................................................................................................... 01 July 2, 1996.
(9) A300–53–6022 ........................................................................................................................................... 02 September 7, 2000.
(10) A300–53–6022 ......................................................................................................................................... 03 November 12, 2002.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION bundles in the area of the flight deck
(t)(1) The Manager, International Branch, door and corrective actions if necessary.
ANM–116, has the authority to approve Federal Aviation Administration This proposed AD would remove
AMOCs for this AD, if requested in certain airplanes from the applicability.
accordance with the procedures found in 14 14 CFR Part 39 This proposed AD results from a report
CFR 39.19. [Docket No. FAA–2007–26864; Directorate of smoke and fumes in the cockpit of a
(2) AMOCs approved previously in Identifier 2006–NM–228–AD] Model 737–300 series airplane. We are
accordance with AD 98–16–05 are approved proposing this AD to prevent
as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions RIN 2120–AA64 inadvertent release of the
of paragraphs (f) through (l) of this AD. decompression latch and consequent
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
(3) Before using any AMOC approved in opening of the decompression panel in
Model 737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600,
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to the flight deck door, or penetration of
–700, –800, and –900 Series Airplanes;
which the AMOC applies, notify the the flight deck door by smoke or
Boeing Model 757–200 and –300 Series
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA shrapnel, any of which could result in
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas
injury to the airplane flightcrew. We are
Office.
Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–
also proposing this AD to detect and
30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10–
Related Information correct wire chafing, which could result
30F, MD–11, and MD–11F Airplanes;
in arcing, fire, and/or reduced
(u) French airworthiness directives 1991– Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck
controllability of the airplane.
132–124(B) R1, dated November 29, 2000, Doors Installed in Accordance With
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) DATES: We must receive comments on
and F–2004–103, dated July 7, 2004, also
ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC this proposed AD by March 5, 2007.
address the subject of this AD.
ST01391LA, Respectively ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January addresses to submit comments on this
8, 2007. AGENCY: Federal Aviation proposed AD.
Ali Bahrami, Administration (FAA), Department of • DOT Docket Web site: Go to
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Transportation (DOT). http://dms.dot.gov and follow the
Aircraft Certification Service. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking instructions for sending your comments
[FR Doc. E7–715 Filed 1–18–07; 8:45 am] (NPRM). electronically.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
• Government-wide rulemaking Web
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
supersede an existing airworthiness and follow the instructions for sending
directive (AD) that applies to certain your comments electronically.
transport category airplanes identified • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
above. The existing AD currently U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
requires modification of the reinforced Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
flight deck door and other actions Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
related to the reinforced flight deck • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
door. Those other actions include • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
modifying the door, inspecting and the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
modifying wiring in the area, and 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
revising the maintenance program to
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday

require more frequent testing of the through Friday, except Federal holidays.
decompression panels of the flight deck Contact Boeing Commercial
door. This proposed AD would add Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
airplanes to the existing requirement of Washington 98124–2207; Boeing
a one-time inspection for chafing of wire Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach

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TABLE 2.—COMPLIANCE TIME FOR TERMINATING MODIFICATION

TABLE 3.—EARLIER REVISION OF SERVICE BULLETINS

(1) A310–53–2017 ........................................................................................................................................... 7 February 25, 1992.

Alternative Methods of Compliance DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION behavior of the cabin door

repetitive inspections behind scuff Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601

Comments Invited Discussion if necessary. That AD also provides for

Accomplishing the actions specified Difference Between French Change to Existing AD

times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2)

TABLE 1.—NEW REVISION OF SERVICE BULLETINS

TABLE 3.—EARLIER REVISIONS OF SERVICE BULLETINS

(1) A300–53–6002 ........................................................................................................................................... 03 February 22, 1992.

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