Rule2022-19280
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
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Published
September 8, 2022
Effective
October 13, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-22- 03, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes. AD 2020-22-03 required revising the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to incorporate procedures to be applied if an engine bleed over-temperature occurs when the associated engine bleed valve is jammed open, and provided for the optional embodiment of updated flight warning computer (FWC) software, which terminated the AFM revision. This AD was prompted by the development of new maintenance actions and software related to over-temperature failure conditions. This AD continues to require the actions specified in AD 2020-22-03, requires accomplishing the new maintenance tasks and corrective actions, and mandates embodiment of the updated FWC software for certain airplanes, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD also prohibits the installation of affected FWC software. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 173 (Thursday, September 8, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 54865-54868]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19280]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0680; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01415-T;
Amendment 39-22146; AD 2022-17-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-22-
03, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and
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-300 series airplanes. AD 2020-22-03 required revising the existing
airplane flight manual (AFM) to incorporate procedures to be applied if
an engine bleed over-temperature occurs when the associated engine
bleed valve is jammed open, and provided for the optional embodiment of
updated flight warning computer (FWC) software, which terminated the
AFM revision. This AD was prompted by the development of new
maintenance actions and software related to over-temperature failure
conditions. This AD continues to require the actions specified in AD
2020-22-03, requires accomplishing the new maintenance tasks and
corrective actions, and mandates embodiment of the updated FWC software
for certain airplanes, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD also
prohibits the installation of affected FWC software. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 13, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 13,
2022.
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#49080d3a092c283a28672c3c3b263928672c3c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3a7b7e497a5f5b495b145f4f48554a5b145f4f">[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 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="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2022-0680.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> under Docket
No. FAA-2022-0680; 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, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax: 206-231-3229;
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b2c4ded3d6dbdfdbc09cc7decbd3dcddc4f2d4d3d39cd5ddc4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cabca6abaea3a7a3b8e4bfa6b3aba4a5bc8aacababe4ada5bc">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2021-0281, dated December 17, 2021
(EASA AD 2021-0281) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an
unsafe condition for Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -
223F, -243, and -243F airplanes, Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -
322, -323, -341, -342, -343, and -743L airplanes. Model A330-743L
airplanes are not certificated by the FAA and are not included on the
U.S. type certificate data sheet; this AD therefore does not include
those airplanes in the applicability.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2020-22-03, Amendment 39-21299 (85 FR
66873, October 21, 2020) (AD 2020-22-03). AD 2020-22-03 applied to all
Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 16, 2022 (87 FR
36266). The NPRM was prompted by the development of new maintenance
actions and software related to over-temperature failure conditions.
The NPRM proposed to continue to require the actions specified in AD
2020-22-03, to require accomplishing the new maintenance tasks and
corrective actions, and to mandate embodiment of the updated FWC
software for certain airplanes, as specified in EASA AD 2021-0281. The
NPRM also proposed to prohibit the installation of affected FWC
software.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the possibility of a jammed
engine bleed valve, which could lead to damage of the bleed manifold
and the ducts downstream of the engine bleed system, exposure of the
surrounding structure to heat stress, and possible reduced structural
integrity of the airplane. See the MCAI for additional background
information.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comment
The FAA received a comment from the Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) who supported the NPRM without change.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment
received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on this product. 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.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2021-0281 specifies procedures for amending the applicable
AFM to incorporate procedures to be applied if an engine bleed over-
temperature occurs when the associated engine bleed valve is jammed
open. EASA AD 2020-0281 also specifies that embodiment of updated FWC
software standard T9 eliminates the need for the AFM amendment. EASA AD
2021-0281 also describes maintenance tasks for failures related to
over-temperature conditions and corrective actions (repair). EASA AD
2021-0281 also specifies procedures for the embodiment of updated FWC
software standard T9-3, and, for certain airplanes concurrent
embodiment of system data acquisition concentrator (SDAC) software
standard C13 or FWC software standard K3-2 and SDAC software standard
C3-0A. Finally, EASA AD 2021-0281 prohibits the installation of
affected FWC software (FWC software standard T9-2 or earlier). 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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 115 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
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Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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AFM Revision: 1 work-hour x $85 $0 $85.......................... $9,775.
per hour = $85.
Software Update: 3 work-hours x 85 0 $255......................... Up to $29,325.
per hour = $255.
Maintenance Tasks: 7 work-hours x 720 $595......................... $151,225.
$85 per hour = $595.
Concurrent Actions: Up to 4 work- 0 Up to $340................... Up to $39,100.
hours x $85 per hour = Up to $340.
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Estimated Costs for Optional Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170.... $0 $170
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The FAA has received no definitive data that enables the agency to
provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this
AD.
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 because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
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
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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 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-22-03, Amendment 39-21299
(85 FR 66873, October 21, 2020); and
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b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:
2022-17-08 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22146; Docket No. FAA-2022-0680;
Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01415-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 13, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2020-22-03, Amendment 39-21299 (85 FR 66873,
October 21, 2020) (AD 2020-22-03).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model airplanes, certificated
in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) though (3) of
this AD.
(1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
(2) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
(3) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342,
and -343 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 75, Air; Code
36, Pnuematic.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that during a certification
exercise, it was identified that there was a risk of an engine bleed
system over-temperature, without the engine bleed valve closing; the
associated engine bleed valve should automatically close. This AD
was also prompted by the development of new maintenance actions and
software related to over-temperature failure conditions. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the possibility of a jammed engine bleed
valve, which could lead to damage of the bleed manifold and the
ducts downstream of the engine bleed system, exposure of the
surrounding structure to heat stress, and possible reduced
structural integrity of the airplane.
(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, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2021-0281, dated December 17, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0281).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0281
(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0281 refers to October 1, 2020 (the
effective date of EASA AD 2020-0205), this AD requires using
November 5, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020-22-03).
(2) Where EASA AD 2021-0281 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(3) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2021-0281 specifies to
``inform all flight crews, and, thereafter, operate the aeroplane
accordingly,'' this AD does not require those actions as those
actions are already required by existing FAA operating regulations.
(4) Where paragraphs (6) and (7) of EASA AD 2021-0281 specifies
actions if ``any discrepancies are detected,'' for this AD
discrepancies include failures related to an over-temperature
situation, hidden failures in equipment for a ``not isolated over-
temperature'' failure condition, cracking on the exchanger outlet
temperature sensor, or dual drift in the exchanger outlet
temperature sensor.
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(5) Where paragraph (11) of EASA AD 2021-0281 specifies that an
airplane with certain modifications is compliant with ``the
requirements of paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020-0077,'' for this AD
use ``for the corresponding requirements of paragraph (2) of EASA AD
2020-0077 that are required by paragraph (g) of AD 2020-17-16,
Amendment 39-21221 (85 FR 54900, September 3, 2020).''
(6) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2021-0281 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) No Reporting Requirements
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2021-0281
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
(j) Additional 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/manager
of the certification office, 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#665f4b2730354b272f344b5155564b272b29252600070748010910"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0f36224e595c224e465d22383c3f224e42404c4f696e6e21686079">[email protected]</span></a>.
(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 Design Organization Approval (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 referenced
in EASA AD 2021-0281 contains paragraphs that are labeled as RC, the
instructions in RC paragraphs, including subparagraphs under an RC
paragraph, must be done to comply with this AD; any paragraphs,
including subparagraphs under those paragraphs, that are not
identified as RC are recommended. The instructions in paragraphs,
including subparagraphs under those paragraphs, 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 instructions identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition.
Any substitutions or changes to instructions identified as RC
require approval of an AMOC.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir Ulyanov,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax: 206-231-3229; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b3c5dfd2d7dadedac19dc6dfcad2dddcc5f3d5d2d29dd4dcc5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="43352f22272a2e2a316d362f3a222d2c35032522226d242c35">[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.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0281,
dated December 17, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2021-0281, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3475704774515547551a5141465b44551a5141"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="95d4d1e6d5f0f4e6f4bbf0e0e7fae5f4bbf0e0">[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>.
(4) You may view this 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.
(5) You may view this material 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#385e4a1651564b485d5b4c5157567856594a59165f574e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="88eefaa6e1e6fbf8edebfce1e7e6c8e6e9fae9a6efe7fe">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on August 10, 2022.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-19280 Filed 9-7-22; 8:45 am]
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