Rule2021-19245
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
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Published
September 7, 2021
Effective
October 5, 2021
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that was published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to certain Airbus SAS Model A318-111, -112, and -122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, - 113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; and Model A320-211, - 212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. As published, the AD number specified in the preamble and regulatory text is incorrect. This document corrects this error. In all other respects, the original document remains the same.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 170 (Tuesday, September 7, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 49903-49904]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-19245]
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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 170 / Tuesday, September 7, 2021 /
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0334; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01662-T;
Amendment 39-21686; AD 2021-17-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that was
published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to certain Airbus
SAS Model A318-111, -112, and -122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -
113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; and Model A320-211, -
212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. As published, the AD number
specified in the preamble and regulatory text is incorrect. This
document corrects this error. In all other respects, the original
document remains the same.
DATES: This correction is effective October 5, 2021.
The effective date of AD 2021-17-03 remains October 5, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 5,
2021 (86 FR 48485, August 31, 2021).
ADDRESSES: For material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone
+49 221 8999 000; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#aeefeaddeecbcfddcf80cbdbdcc1decf80cbdb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7534310635101406145b1000071a05145b1000">[email protected]</span></a>; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR material on the EASA website
at <a href="https://ad.easa.europa.eu">https://ad.easa.europa.eu</a>. You may view this IBR material at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available in
the AD docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0334.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2021-0334; 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223;
email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1e4d7f70747f67304c7f72767f705e787f7f30797168"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2d7e4c43474c54037f4c41454c436d4b4c4c034a425b">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AD 2021-17-03, Amendment 39-21686 (86 FR
48485, August 31, 2021) (AD 2021-17-03), requires repetitive
inspections for cracking at the left- (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides of
the fuselage skin at certain frames, and repair if necessary, as
specified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0280,
dated December 14, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0280). That AD applies to certain
Airbus SAS Model A318-111, -112, and -122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -
112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; and Model A320-
211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes.
Need for the Correction
As the AD was published, the AD number specified in the preamble
and regulatory text is incorrect. AD 2021-17-03 incorrectly identified
the AD number as 2017-17-03. The correct AD number for this AD is 2021-
17-03.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2020-0280 describes procedures for doing repetitive
external general visual inspections or special detailed inspections
(i.e., phased array ultrasonic technology inspections of the external
skin, or detailed inspections for primer/paint cracks and high
frequency eddy current inspections of the internal skin) and repair for
cracking at the LH and RH sides of the fuselage skin, above stringer 6
from FR35 to FR47. This material is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Correction of Publication
This document corrects an error in two locations and correctly adds
the AD as an amendment to 14 CFR 39.13. Although no other part of the
preamble or regulatory information has been corrected, the FAA is
publishing the entire rule in the Federal Register.
The effective date of this AD remains October 5, 2021.
Since this action only corrects the AD number, it has no adverse
economic impact and imposes no additional burden on any person.
Therefore, the FAA has determined that notice and public procedures are
unnecessary.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Correction
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Corrected]
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2. The FAA corrects Sec. 39.13 by correcting the airworthiness
directive published at 86 FR 48485 (August 31, 2021) to read:
2021-17-03 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-21686; Docket No. FAA-2021-0334;
Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01662-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 5, 2021.
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(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2017-12-13, Amendment 39-18928 (82 FR 27983,
June 20, 2017).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes specified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (3) of this AD, certificated in any category, as
identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-
0280, dated December 14, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0280).
(1) Model A318-111, -112, and -122 airplanes.
(2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133
airplanes.
(3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of a crack found during an
inspection of the pocket radius of the fuselage frame, and a
determination that similar cracks may develop in nearby areas of the
fuselage frame and that additional airplanes are subject to the
unsafe condition. The FAA is issuing this AD to address cracking of
the pocket radius, which could lead to in-flight decompression of
the airplane and possible injury to the passengers.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2020-0280.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0280
(1) Where EASA AD 2020-0280 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where paragraph (9) of EASA AD 2020-0280 specifies if any
crack is found during any inspection to ``contact Airbus for
approved repair instructions and accomplish those instructions
accordingly,'' this AD requires if any cracking is found, the
cracking must be repaired before further flight using a method
approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Where paragraph (10) of EASA AD 2020-0280 specifies credit
for actions ``in accordance with the instructions of an Airbus
Repair Design Approval Sheet (RDAS), [and to] accomplish the next
inspection of each repaired area in accordance with the instructions
of, and within the compliance time as specified in, the applicable
RDAS,'' this AD requires using ``in accordance with repair
instructions approved, and within the compliance time specified in
the repair approval, using a method approved by the Manager, Large
Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or
Airbus SAS's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.''
(4) Where paragraph (11) of EASA AD 2020-0280 specifies
terminating actions apply only if specified ``in the Airbus RDAS
instructions for a repaired aeroplane,'' this AD requires using ``in
repair instructions approved using a method approved by the Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or
EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.''
(5) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0280 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2020-0280
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to
the Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, send it
to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c2fbef839491ef838b90eff5f1f2ef838f8d8182a4a3a3eca5adb4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="063f2b4750552b474f542b3135362b474b49454660676728616970">[email protected]</span></a>.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus
SAS's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include
the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, if any service information contains
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and
tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and
tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using
accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the
airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any
substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC
require approval of an AMOC.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3223; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d380b2bdb9b2aafd81b2bfbbb2bd93b5b2b2fdb4bca5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5d0e3c33373c24730f3c31353c331d3b3c3c733a322b">[email protected]</span></a>.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
October 5, 2021 (86 FR 48485, August 31, 2021).
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0280,
dated December 14, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) For EASA AD 2020-0280, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#27666354674246544609425255485746094252"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4302073003262230226d2636312c33226d2636">[email protected]</span></a>; internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at <a href="https://ad.easa.europa.eu">https://ad.easa.europa.eu</a>.
(5) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(6) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e28490cc8b8c91928781968b8d8ca28c839083cc858d94"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e28490cc8b8c91928781968b8d8ca28c839083cc858d94">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to <a href="https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on September 1, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-19245 Filed 9-1-21; 4:15 pm]
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