Rule2023-13417
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Published
June 26, 2023
Effective
June 23, 2023
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-15-01, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. AD 2016-15-01 required an inspection to determine trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA) part numbers, serial numbers, and flight cycles on certain THSAs; and repetitive replacement of certain THSAs. The FAA issued AD 2016-15-01 to prevent loss of THSA no-back brake (NBB) efficiency. Since the FAA issued AD 2016-15-01, the FAA has issued AD 2022-25-12 to terminate AD 2016-15-01 for Model A310 series airplanes and AD 2023-11-02 to terminate AD 2016-15-01 for Model A300-600 series airplanes. The FAA has also determined that the inclusion of the Model A300 series airplanes in the applicability of AD 2016-15-01 was an inadvertent error. Accordingly, AD 2016-15-01 is removed.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 88 Issue 121 (Monday, June 26, 2023)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 121 (Monday, June 26, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 41312-41313]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-13417]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0438; Project Identifier 2015-NM-065-AD; Amendment
39-22476; AD 2016-15-01R1]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; removal.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The FAA is removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-15-01,
which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300
B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R
Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series
airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. AD 2016-15-01 required an
inspection to determine trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA)
part numbers, serial numbers, and flight cycles on certain THSAs; and
repetitive replacement of certain THSAs. The FAA issued AD 2016-15-01
to prevent loss of THSA no-back brake (NBB) efficiency. Since the FAA
issued AD 2016-15-01, the FAA has issued AD 2022-25-12 to terminate AD
2016-15-01 for Model A310 series airplanes and AD 2023-11-02 to
terminate AD 2016-15-01 for Model A300-600 series airplanes. The FAA
has also determined that the inclusion of the Model A300 series
airplanes in the applicability of AD 2016-15-01 was an inadvertent
error. Accordingly, AD 2016-15-01 is removed.
DATES: This AD becomes effective June 23, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0438; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, any comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3225;
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#caaeaba4e4b8a5aea3a4ab8aacababe4ada5bc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ff9b9e91d18d909b96919ebf999e9ed1989089">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by removing AD 2016-15-01, Amendment 39-18592 (81 FR 47696,
July 22, 2016) (AD 2016-15-01). AD 2016-15-01 applied to all Airbus SAS
Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300-600 series airplanes; and Model
A310 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
March 28, 2023 (88 FR 18263). The NPRM was prompted by the FAA issuing
AD 2022-25-12, Amendment 39-22268 (87 FR 78518, December 22, 2022) to
terminate AD 2016-15-01 for Model A310 series airplanes, and by the FAA
issuing AD 2023-11-02, Amendment 39-22447 (88 FR 36930, June 6, 2023)
to terminate AD 2016-15-01 for Model A300-600 series airplanes. The FAA
has also determined that the inclusion of the Model A300 series
airplanes in the applicability of AD 2016-15-01 was an inadvertent
error.
[[Page 41313]]
The NPRM proposed to remove AD 2016-15-01. The FAA is issuing this AD
to remove AD 2016-15-01.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received one comment, from Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who supported the NPRM without change.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any comments
received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as
proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic
burden on any operator.
This AD removes all actions of AD 2016-15-01. Therefore, the
requirements of AD 2016-15-01 are terminated.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
0
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-15-01, Amendment 39-18592
(81 FR 47696, July 22, 2016), and
0
b. Adding the following new AD:
AD 2016-15-01R1 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22476; Docket No. FAA-2023-
0438; Project Identifier 2015-NM-065-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 23, 2023.
(b) Affected AD
This AD replaces AD 2016-15-01, Amendment 39-18592 (81 FR 47696,
July 22, 2016).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(6) of this AD, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and
B4-203 airplanes.
(2) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes.
(3) Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes.
(4) Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes.
(5) Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.
(6) Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
controls.
(e) Terminating Action
This AD terminates all requirements of AD 2016-15-01.
(f) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aviation
Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone: 206-231-3225; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ceaaafa0e0bca1aaa7a0af8ea8afafe0a9a1b8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e6828788c89489828f8887a6808787c8818990">[email protected]</span></a>.
(g) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued on June 20, 2023.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-13417 Filed 6-23-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on June 26, 2023.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.