Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
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Abstract
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-06-02, which applies to all Airbus SAS Model A318-111, and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2022-06-02 requires new repetitive inspections of the 80 view unit (80VU) rack lower lateral fittings, lower central support, upper fittings, central post, and shelves attachments for discrepancies, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by a determination that the compliances times must be revised to address the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would continue to require the actions in AD 2022-06-02 with revised compliance times, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 222 (Friday, November 18, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 69228-69231]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-25114]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-1475; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00823-T]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2022-06-02, which applies to all Airbus SAS Model A318-111, and -112
airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133
airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and
-232 airplanes. AD 2022-06-02 requires new repetitive inspections of
the 80 view unit (80VU) rack lower lateral fittings, lower central
support, upper fittings, central post, and shelves attachments for
discrepancies, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was
prompted by a determination that the compliances times must be revised
to address the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would continue to
require the actions in AD 2022-06-02 with revised compliance times, as
specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which
is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 3,
2023.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: 202-493-2251.
<bullet> Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1475; 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 NPRM, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> For material that is proposed for IBR in this NPRM,
contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone
+49 221 8999 000; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#09484d7a496c687a68276c7c7b667968276c7c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5514112615303426347b3020273a25347b3020">[email protected]</span></a>; website easa.europa.eu. You
may find this material on the EASA website at easa.europa.eu. It is
also available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2022-1475.
<bullet> 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3225; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d9bdb8b7f7abb6bdb0b7b899bfb8b8f7beb6af"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c1a5a0afefb3aea5a8afa081a7a0a0efa6aeb7">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2022-1475; Project Identifier
MCAI-2022-00823-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposal because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone 206-231-3225; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a4c0c5ca8ad6cbc0cdcac5e4c2c5c58ac3cbd2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3357525d1d415c575a5d52735552521d545c45">[email protected]</span></a>. Any commentary that
the FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be
placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.
Background
The FAA issued AD 2022-06-02, Amendment 39-21968 (87 FR 16094,
March 22, 2022) (AD 2022-06-02), for all Airbus SAS Model A318-111, and
-112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and
-133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214,
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-216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -
211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2022-06-02 requires new
repetitive inspections of the 80VU rack lower lateral fittings, lower
central support, upper fittings, central post, and shelves attachments
for discrepancies, and corrective actions if necessary. The FAA issued
AD 2022-06-02 to address damage or cracking of the 80VU fittings and
supports, which could lead to possible disconnection of the cable
harnesses to one or more computers, and if occurring during a critical
phase of flight, could result in reduced control of the airplane.
Actions Since AD 2022-06-02 Was Issued
Since the FAA issued AD 2022-06-02, it's been determined that the
compliance times must be revised to address the unsafe condition.
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2022-0120R1, dated June 30, 2022
(EASA AD 2022-0120R1) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an
unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A318-111, A318-112, A319-111,
A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133,
A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-215, A320-216, A320-231, A320-232,
A320-233, A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213,
A321-231, and A321-232 airplanes. Model A320-215 airplanes are not
certificated by the FAA and are not included on the U.S. type
certificate data sheet; this proposed AD therefore does not include
those airplanes in the applicability.
This proposed AD was prompted by reports of damaged lower lateral
fittings of the 80VU rack and a determination that the compliance times
must be revised. The FAA is proposing this AD to address damage or
cracking of the 80VU fittings and supports, which could lead to
possible disconnection of the cable harnesses to one or more computers,
and if occurring during a critical phase of flight, could result in
reduced control of the airplane. See the MCAI for additional background
information.
Explanation of Retained Requirements
Although this proposed AD does not explicitly restate the
requirements of AD 2022-06-02, this proposed AD would retain all of the
requirements of AD 2022-06-02. Those requirements are referenced in
EASA AD 2022-0120R1, which, in turn, is referenced in paragraph (g) of
this proposed AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2022-0120R1 specifies procedures for repetitive special
detailed inspections of the 80VU rack lower lateral fittings, lower
central support, upper fittings, central post, and shelves attachments
for discrepancies (referred to as damaged, or parts not found in good
condition in the service information) (including broken fittings,
missing bolts, an electronics rack FIN 80VU that is in contact with
structure, any bush that has migrated, burred material, and cracks),
and corrective action if necessary. Corrective actions include
modification, repair, and replacement. EASA AD 2022-0120R1 also
describes procedures for reporting inspection results to Airbus.
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.
FAA's Determination
These products have been approved by the aviation authority of
another country and are approved for operation in the United States.
Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design
Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in
the MCAI referenced above. The FAA is issuing this NPRM after
determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to
exist or develop in other products of these same type designs.
Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM
This proposed AD would retain all of the requirements of AD 2022-
06-02. This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions
specified in EASA AD 2022-0120R1 described previously, except for any
differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this
proposed AD. This proposed AD would also revise the compliance times.
Explanation of Required Compliance Information
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been
coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the
FAA proposes to incorporate EASA AD 2022-0120R1 by reference in the FAA
final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with
EASA AD 2022-0120R1 in its entirety through that incorporation, except
for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of
this proposed AD. Using common terms that are the same as the heading
of a particular section in EASA AD 2022-0120R1 does not mean that
operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD
requirement refers to ``all required actions and compliance times,''
compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the section
titled ``Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)'' in EASA AD 2022-
0120R1. Service information required by EASA AD 2022-0120R1 for
compliance will be available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2022-1475 after the FAA final rule is
published.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 1,528 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Retained actions from AD Up to 8 $0 Up to $680............ Up to $1,039,040.
2022[dash]06[dash]02. work[dash]hours
x $85 per hour
= Up to $680.
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* Table does not include estimated costs for reporting.
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The FAA estimates that it would take about 1 work-hour per product
to comply with the reporting requirement in this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, the FAA
estimates the cost of reporting the inspection results on U.S.
operators to be $129,880, or $85 per product.
The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Repair.......................... 122 work-hours x $85 per $4,150................... $14,520.
hour = $10,370.
Replacement..................... Up to 189 work-hours x Up to $6,928............. Up to $22,993.
$85 per hour = Up to
$16,065.
Modification.................... 189 work-hours x $85 per $7,407................... $23,472.
hour = $16,065.
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public
reporting for this collection of information is estimated to take
approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Send comments regarding this burden estimate
or any other aspect of this collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing this burden, to: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524.
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
The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would 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 Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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) 2022-06-02, Amendment 39-21968
(87 FR 16094, March 22, 2022); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2022-1475; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-
00823-T.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by January 3, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2022-06-02, Amendment 39-21968 (87 FR 16094,
March 22, 2022) (AD 2022-06-02).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS airplanes, certificated in any
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD.
(1) Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes.
(2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133
airplanes.
(3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes.
(4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of damaged lower lateral
fittings of the 80VU rack and a determination that the compliance
times must be revised. The FAA is issuing this AD to address damage
or cracking of the 80VU fittings and supports, which could lead to
possible disconnection of the cable harnesses to one or more
computers, and if occurring during a critical phase of flight, could
result in reduced control 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
2022-0120R1, dated June 30, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0120R1).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0120R1
(1) Where EASA AD 2022-0120R1 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2022-0120R1 refers to the effective date of
EASA AD 2021-0172,
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this AD requires using April 26, 2022 (the effective date of AD
2022-06-02).
(3) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2022-0120R1 specifies ``any
discrepancy,'' for this AD ``any discrepancy'' includes broken
fittings, missing bolts, an electronics rack FIN 80VU that is in
contact with structure, any bush that has migrated, burred material,
and cracks.
(4) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2022-
0120R1 specifies to ``replace the damaged parts with new parts,''
this AD allows replacing damaged parts with new or serviceable
parts.
(5) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2022-0120R1 does not
apply to this AD.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the inspections and
corrective actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD if those
actions were accomplished prior to the effective date of this AD
using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1BKJ, Revision 02, dated April
9, 2020, with corrections referenced in the Airbus Technical
Adaptation 80827186/024/2020, Issue 1, dated September 18, 2020.
(j) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
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 International
Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified
in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6f56422e393c422e263d42585c5f422e22202c2f090e0e41080019"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d9e0f4988f8af498908bf4eeeae9f49894969a99bfb8b8f7beb6af">[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, 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 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) Additional Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone 206-231-3225; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4d292c23633f222924232c0d2b2c2c632a223b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5e3a3f30702c313a37303f1e383f3f70393128">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) For Airbus service information identified in this AD that is
not incorporated by reference, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office--EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex,
France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#620301010d170c164c030b10150d10160a4f070311225e03420a1007045f" http: airbus.com">airbus.com</a>">account.airworth-eas@<a href="http://airbus.com">airbus.com</a></a>; website <a href="http://airbus.com">airbus.com</a>. 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.
(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 2022-0120R1,
dated June 30, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022-0120R1, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer
3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f8b9bc8bb89d998b99d69d8d8a978899d69d8d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a5e4e1d6e5c0c4d6c48bc0d0d7cad5c48bc0d0">[email protected]</span></a>; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA
AD on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) 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.
(5) 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#7d1b0f5314130e0d181e091412133d131c0f1c531a120b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fa9c88d49394898a9f998e939594ba949b889bd49d958c">[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 November 9, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-25114 Filed 11-17-22; 8:45 am]
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