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Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 29 / Tuesday, February 12, 2013 / Rules and Regulations 9789 4. Will not have a significant (d) Subject (i) Related Information economic impact, positive or negative, Air Transport Association (ATA) of Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness on a substantial number of small entities America Code 28; Fuel. Directive 2012–0091, dated May 25, 2012, and the service information identified in under the criteria of the Regulatory (e) Reason Flexibility Act. paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, for This AD was prompted by fuel system related information. We prepared a regulatory evaluation reviews conducted by the European Aviation (1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin of the estimated costs to comply with Safety Agency (EASA). We are issuing this A310–28–2170, dated February 28, 2012. this AD and placed it in the AD docket. AD to reduce the potential of ignition sources (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with A300–28–6104, dated February 28, 2012. Examining the AD Docket flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel (j) Material Incorporated by Reference You may examine the AD docket on tank explosions and consequent loss of the the Internet at http:// airplane. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference www.regulations.gov; or in person at the (f) Compliance (IBR) of the service information listed in this Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. You are responsible for having the actions paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, required by this AD performed within the part 51. except Federal holidays. The AD docket compliance times specified, unless the (2) You must use this service information contains the NPRM (77 FR 62182, actions have already been done. as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. October 12, 2012), the regulatory (g) Actions evaluation, any comments received, and (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin Within 48 months after the effective date A310–28–2170, dated February 28, 2012. other information. The street address for of this AD, accomplish the actions specified (ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin the Docket Operations office (telephone in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as A300–28–6104, dated February 28, 2012. (800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES applicable. (3) For service information identified in section. Comments will be available in (1) For Model A310 series airplanes: this AD, contact Airbus SAS—EAW the AD docket shortly after receipt. Modify the electrical control circuits of the (Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point Maurice inner, center, and trim tank pumps, as Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 applicable, in accordance with the telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 93 44 51; email account.airworth- Mandatory Service Bulletin A310–28–2170, [email protected]; Internet http:// safety, Incorporation by reference, dated February 28, 2012. www.airbus.com. Safety. (2) For Model A300–600 airplanes: Modify (4) You may review copies of the service the electrical control circuits of the inner, Adoption of the Amendment information at the FAA, Transport Airplane center, and trim tank pumps, as applicable, Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Accordingly, under the authority in accordance with the Accomplishment WA. For information on the availability of delegated to me by the Administrator, Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Bulletin A300–28–6104, dated February 28, (5) You may view this service information 2012. follows: that is incorporated by reference at the (h) Other FAA AD Provisions National Archives and Records PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Administration (NARA). For information on The following provisions also apply to this the availability of this material at NARA, call DIRECTIVES AD: 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (AMOCs): The Manager, International locations.html. continues to read as follows: Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 28, 2013. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Ali Bahrami, § 39.13 [Amended] In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as Aircraft Certification Service. the following new AD: appropriate. If sending information directly [FR Doc. 2013–02723 Filed 2–11–13; 8:45 am] 2013–03–05 Airbus: Amendment 39–17340. to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Docket No. FAA–2012–1070; Directorate Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Identifier 2012–NM–099–AD. International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (a) Effective Date Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes telephone (425) 227–2125; fax (425) 227– Federal Aviation Administration effective March 19, 2013. 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- [email protected]. (b) Affected ADs Before using any approved AMOC, notify 14 CFR Part 39 None. your appropriate principal inspector, or [Docket No. FAA–2012–0602; Directorate lacking a principal inspector, the manager of (c) Applicability Identifier 2009–SW–061–AD; Amendment the local flight standards district office/ 39–17338; AD 2013–03–04] This AD applies to the airplanes identified certificate holding district office. The AMOC in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, approval letter must specifically reference RIN 2120–AA64 certificated in any category. this AD. (1) All Airbus Model A300 B4–601, B4– (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer 603, B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes; Model in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Aircraft Corporation A300 B4–605R and B4–622R airplanes; a manufacturer or other source, use these Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective AGENCY: Federal Aviation airplanes; and Model A300 C4–605R Variant actions are considered FAA-approved if they Administration (FAA), DOT. F airplanes. are approved by the State of Design Authority ACTION: Final rule. (2) All Airbus Model A310–203, –204, (or their delegated agent). You are required –221, –222, –304, –322, –324, and –325 to assure the product is airworthy before it SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airplanes. is returned to service. airworthiness directive (AD) for the VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:05 Feb 11, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\12FER1.SGM 12FER1 pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with RULES 9790 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 29 / Tuesday, February 12, 2013 / Rules and Regulations Schweizer Aircraft Corporation 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone Costs of Compliance (Schweizer) Model 269D and Model (516) 228–7327; email We estimate that this AD affects 18 269D Configuration A helicopters. The [email protected]. helicopters, and that the average labor type certificate for these models is SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: rate is $85 per work hour. Based on currently held by Sikorsky Aircraft these assessments, we estimate the Corporation (Sikorsky). This AD Discussion following costs: requires inspecting the aft fuselage On June 11, 2012, at 77 FR 34281, the • Daily visual inspection. This takes assembly in the area around the Federal Register published our notice of about 10 minutes for a labor cost of $9. attachment point of the horizontal proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which Assuming 365 daily inspections per stabilizer, including the paint, for a proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 to year, the annual labor cost per crack. This AD also requires inspecting include an AD that would apply to helicopter will be about $3,285. The the tailboom interior support structure, Schweizer Model 269D and Model 269D annual cost for the U.S. fleet will total and if necessary, installing an Configuration A helicopters, serial $59,130. inspection panel kit in the aft fuselage numbers 0001 to 0062A, with aft • Internal inspection. This takes two assembly, and installing doublers in the fuselage assembly part number (P/N) work-hours for a labor cost of $170. stabilizer support brackets. This AD is 269D3300–1 installed. That NPRM Assuming 10 inspections a year, the prompted by reports of loose horizontal proposed to require inspecting the aft annual labor cost per helicopter is stabilizers and cracks in the stabilizer fuselage assembly in the area around the $1,700. support structure for the extruded attachment point of the horizontal • Install inspection panel. This takes tailboom. The actions are intended to stabilizer, including the paint, for a 16 work-hours for a labor cost of $1,360. prevent separation of the horizontal crack. That AD also proposed inspecting Parts cost $150 for a cost per helicopter stabilizer from the helicopter and the tailboom interior support structure, of $1,510. subsequent loss of control of the and if necessary, installing an • Repair damaged longerons, helicopter. inspection panel kit in the aft fuselage tailboom tube collars, or forward DATES: This AD is effective March 19, assembly, and installing doublers in the stabilizer bulkhead as needed. This 2013. stabilizer support brackets. The takes 24 work-hours for a labor cost of The Director of the Federal Register proposed requirements were prompted $2,040. Parts cost $38,000 for a cost per approved the incorporation by reference by reports of loose horizontal stabilizers helicopter of $40,040.