Proposed Rule2023-05330
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
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Published
March 23, 2023
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-20-05 and AD 2022-09-16, which applies to certain Airbus SAS Model A318 series; A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -151N, and -153N; A320 series; and A321 series airplanes. This action revises the NPRM by adding new and revised tasks and limitations that must be incorporated into the existing maintenance or inspection program. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Since these actions would impose an additional burden over those in the NPRM, the FAA is reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these changes.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 56 (Thursday, March 23, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 17429-17434]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05330]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-1296; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00628-T]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to
supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-20-05 and AD 2022-09-16,
which applies to certain Airbus SAS Model A318 series; A319-111, -112,
-113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -151N, and -153N; A320 series; and
A321 series airplanes. This action revises the NPRM by adding new and
revised tasks and limitations that must be incorporated into the
existing maintenance or inspection program. The FAA is proposing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Since these
actions would impose an additional burden over those in the NPRM, the
FAA is reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to
comment on these changes.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 8,
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-2022-1296; 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 European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Konrad-Adenauer-
Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c08184b380a5a1b3a1eea5b5b2afb0a1eea5b5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="85c4c1f6c5e0e4f6e4abe0f0f7eaf5e4abe0f0">[email protected]</span></a>; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this material
on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. It is also available at
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2022-1296.
<bullet> 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.
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#ef8b8e81c19d808b86818eaf898e8ec1888099"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3357525d1d415c575a5d52735552521d545c45">[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-2022-1296; Project Identifier
MCAI-2022-00628-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
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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#1571747b3b677a717c7b74557374743b727a63"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6004010e4e120f04090e01200601014e070f16">[email protected]</span></a>. Any commentary that the FAA receives that is not
specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for
this rulemaking.
Background
The FAA issued AD 2020-20-05, Amendment 39-21261 (85 FR 65197,
October 15, 2020) (AD 2020-20-05), and AD 2022-09-16, Amendment 39-
22036 (87 FR 31943, May 26, 2022) (AD 2022-09-16) for certain Model
A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -
114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -151N, and -153N airplanes; Model A320-
211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -
272N, and -273N airplanes; and Model -111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -
213, -231, -232, -251N, -251NX, -252N, -252NX, -253N, -253NX, -271N, -
271NX, -272N, and -272NX airplanes. AD 2020-20-05 and AD 2022-09-16
require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations. The FAA issued AD 2020-20-05 and AD 2022-09-16 to address
fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in principal
structural elements, which could result in reduced structural integrity
of the airplane.
The FAA issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD to
supersede AD 2020-20-05 and AD 2022-09-16 that would apply to certain
Airbus SAS Model A318-111, A318-112, A318-121, A318-122, A319-111,
A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133,
A319-151N, A319-153N, A319-171N, A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-
215, A320-216, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A320-251N, A320-252N,
A320-253N, A320-271N, A320-272N, A320-273N, A321-111, A321-112, A321-
131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, A321-232, A321-251N, A321-
251NX, A321-252N, A321-252NX, A321-253N, A321-253NX, A321-271N, A321-
271NX, A321-272N, and A321-272NX airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on October 20, 2022 (87 FR 63712) (the NPRM). The NPRM
was prompted by an MCAI originated by EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union. EASA issued AD 2022-
0085, dated May 12, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0085), to correct an unsafe
condition. The NPRM proposed to require the actions in AD 2022-09-16 in
addition to revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations.
Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
Since the FAA issued the NPRM, EASA issued 2023-0008, dated January
16, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0008), which affects EASA AD 2022-0085, dated
May 12, 2022. EASA AD 2023-0008 states that new and/or more restrictive
maintenance tasks have been published. EASA AD 2023-0008 applies to all
Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121, A318-122, A319-111, A319-112,
A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A319-151N,
A319-153N, A319-171N, A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-215, A320-216,
A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A320-251N, A320-252N, A320-253N, A320-
271N, A320-272N, A320-273N, A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211,
A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, A321-232, A321-251N, A321-251NX, A321-
252N, A321-252NX, A321-253N, A321-253NX, A321-271N, A321-271NX, A321-
272N and A321-272NX 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. Airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued after November 10, 2022, must comply with the
airworthiness limitations specified as part of the approved type design
and referenced on the type certificate data sheet; this proposed AD
therefore does not include those airplanes in the applicability.
The FAA is proposing this AD to address fatigue cracking,
accidental damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, which
could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. You may
examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No.
FAA-2022-1296.
Comments
The FAA received a comment from The Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who supported the NPRM without change.
The FAA received additional comments from two commenters, including
American Airlines and United Airlines. The following presents the
comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Retain Provisions of AD 2020-20-05
American Airlines supported the NPRM, but also asserted that the
proposed AD should have retained certain provisions of AD 2020-20-05.
American Airlines noted that the NPRM proposed to supersede both AD
2020-20-05 and AD 2022-09-16, but restated only the requirements of AD
2022-09-16. American noted that the Reason section of EASA AD 2022-0085
states that it retains the requirements of both EASA AD 2020-0036R1,
dated June 24, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0036R1) (which corresponds to FAA AD
2020-20-05) and EASA AD 2021-0140, dated June 14, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-
0140) (which corresponds to FAA AD 2022-09-16). American Airlines
stated that AD 2022-09-16 does not supersede but ``is an extension to''
AD 2020-20-05. American Airlines therefore requested that the proposed
AD be revised to retain the requirements of AD 2020-20-05, until the
new maintenance program revision required by paragraph (j) of the
proposed AD is implemented.
Also, since the NPRM would have approved previous AMOCs for AD
2022-09-16 only, American Airlines recommended that the proposed AD
state that AMOCs previously approved for AD 2020-20-05 also continue to
be approved for this AD.
The FAA agrees with the requests. AD 2022-09-16 stated, in
paragraph (j), that it terminates Task 531135-01-2, which is required,
in part, by paragraph (i) of AD 2020-20-05. Therefore, not all
requirements of AD 2020-20-05 were terminated by AD 2022-09-16. The FAA
has determined that it is necessary to retain the requirements of
paragraphs (i), (j), (k), and (l) of AD 2020-20-05, until the
maintenance program revision required by paragraph (i) of AD 2020-20-05
is terminated by accomplishment of the requirements of paragraph (j) of
this AD.
Therefore, the FAA has revised the proposed AD by restating the
requirements of paragraphs (i), (j), (k), and (l) of AD 2020-20-05 in
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (j) of this AD, and redesignating
subsequent paragraphs accordingly. The FAA has also added paragraph
(r)(1)(iii) in this proposed AD to extend previous AMOC approval for
the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2020-20-05 that are retained in
paragraph (g) of this proposed AD.
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Requests To Allow Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
United Airlines requested that the proposed AD allow production
concession, repair design approval sheet (RDAS), repair and design
approval form (RDAF), and Airbus statement of Airworthiness Compliance
(ASAC) as AMOCs if they include instructions for continued
airworthiness (ICAs) for repairs to airworthiness limitation (ALI)
areas as stated in Section 1, ``Introduction,'' of Airbus A318/A319/
A320/A321 ALS Part 2, Revision 09, dated February 7, 2022 (which is
referenced in EASA AD 2022-0085). The FAA does not agree that a change
to this proposed AD is necessary. The provision in paragraph (r)(2) of
this proposed AD addresses where service information specified in EASA
AD 2022-0085 and EASA 2023-0008 refers to obtaining instructions from a
manufacturer.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008. This
service information specifies new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations for airplane structures and safe life limits. These
documents are distinct since one includes all damage tolerant
airworthiness limitations items and the other revises certain damage
tolerant airworthiness limitation items.
This proposed AD would also require EASA AD 2021-0140, which the
Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of June 30, 2022 (87 FR 31943, May 26, 2022).
This proposed AD would also require EASA AD 2020-0036R1, which the
Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of November 19, 2020 (85 FR 65197, October 15, 2020).
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 ADDRESSES.
FAA's Determination
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is 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
described 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 the same type design.
Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. As a
result, it is necessary to reopen the comment period to provide
additional opportunity for the public to comment on this SNPRM.
Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM
This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2020-20-05 and
AD 2022-09-16. This proposed AD would also expand the applicability and
require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations, which are specified in EASA AD 2022-0085 and
EASA AD 2023-0008 described previously, as proposed for incorporation
by reference. Any differences with EASA AD 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-
0008 are identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD.
This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections).
Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in
the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able
to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request
approval for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) according to
paragraph (r)(1) of this proposed AD.
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 retain the IBR of EASA AD 2020-0036R1 and EASA AD 2021-
0140 and incorporate EASA AD 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008 by
reference in the FAA final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore,
require compliance with EASA AD 2021-0140, EASA AD 2020-0036R1, EASA AD
2022-0085, and EASA AD 2023-0008 in their 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 2020-0036R1,
EASA AD 2021-0140, EASA AD 2022-0085, or EASA AD 2023-0008 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 2020-0036R1, EASA AD 2021-0140, EASA AD 2022-0085, or EASA AD
2023-0008. Service information required by EASA AD 2020-0036R1, EASA AD
2021-0140, EASA AD 2022-0085, and EASA AD 2023-0008 for compliance will
be available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2022-1296 after the FAA final rule is published.
Airworthiness Limitation ADs Using the New Process
The FAA's process of incorporating by reference MCAI ADs as the
primary source of information for compliance with corresponding FAA ADs
has been limited to certain MCAI ADs (primarily those with service
bulletins as the primary source of information for accomplishing the
actions required by the FAA AD). However, the FAA is now expanding the
process to include MCAI ADs that require a change to airworthiness
limitation documents, such as airworthiness limitation sections.
For these ADs that incorporate by reference an MCAI AD that changes
airworthiness limitations, the FAA requirements are unchanged.
Operators must revise the existing maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in the new
airworthiness limitation document. The airworthiness limitations must
be followed according to 14 CFR 91.403(c) and 91.409(e).
The previous format of the airworthiness limitation ADs included a
paragraph that specified that no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions and intervals
are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in
the AMOCs paragraph under ``Additional FAA Provisions.'' This new
format includes a ``New Provisions for Alternative Actions and
Intervals'' paragraph that does not specifically refer to AMOCs, but
operators may still request an AMOC to use an alternative action or
interval.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 1,864 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the
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following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the retained
actions from AD 2020-20-05 and AD 2022-09-16 to be $7,650 (90 work-
hours x $85 per work-hour).
The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator,
although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator
to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection
program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined
that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane
estimate.
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the new proposed
actions to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
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 AD 2020-20-05, Amendment 39-21261 (85 FR 65197, October 15,
2020); and AD 2022-09-16, Amendment 39-22036 (87 FR 31943, May 26,
2022); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2022-1296; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-
00628-T.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by May 8, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2020-20-05, Amendment 39-21261 (85 FR 65197,
October 15, 2020) (AD 2020-20-05); and AD 2022-09-16, Amendment 39-
22036 (87 FR 31943, May 26, 2022) (AD 2022-09-16).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes specified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (4) of this AD, certificated in any category, with an
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before November 10, 2022.
(1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
(2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -
151N, -153N, and -171N airplanes.
(3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, -
252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes.
(4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -
251N, -251NX, -252N, -252NX, -253N, -253NX, -271N, -271NX, -272N,
and -272NX airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or
corrosion in principal structural elements, which could result in
reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection
Program, With No Changes From AD 2020-20-05
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2020-20-05, with no changes. For airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before October 11, 2019: 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 2020-0036R1, dated
June 24, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0036R1). Accomplishing the maintenance
or inspection program revision required by paragraph (o) of this AD
terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
(h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0036R1, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2020-20-05, with no changes.
(1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2020-0036R1 do not apply to this AD.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0036R1 specifies revising
``the AMP'' within 12 months after its effective date, but this AD
requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate the ``tasks and associated thresholds and
intervals'' specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0036R1 within
90 days after November 19, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020-20-
05).
(3) The initial compliance times for doing the tasks specified
in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0036R1 are at the applicable
``associated thresholds'' specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD
2020-0036R1, or within 90 days after November 19, 2020 (the
effective date of AD 2020-20-05), whichever occurs later.
(4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) of
EASA AD 2020-0036R1 do not apply to this AD.
(5) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0036R1 does not
apply to this AD.
(i) Retained Provisions for Alternative Actions or Intervals From AD
2020-20-05, With New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD
2020-20-05, with new exception. Except as required by paragraphs (k)
and (o) of this AD, after the existing maintenance or inspection
program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals are allowed
unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the
``Ref. Publications'' section of EASA AD 2020-0036R1.
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(j) Retained Credit for Original EASA AD, With No changes
This paragraph restates the credit provided in paragraph (l) of
AD 2020-20-05, with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before November 19, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020-
20-05) using EASA AD 2020-0036, dated February 26, 2020.
(k) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection
Program, With No Changes From AD 2022-09-16
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2022-09-16, with no changes. For airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before November 10, 2020: Except as
specified in paragraph (l) of this AD, comply with all required
actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with,
EASA AD 2021-0140, dated June 14, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0140).
Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection
program required by paragraph (o) of this AD terminates the
requirements of this paragraph.
(l) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0140
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2022-09-16, with no changes.
(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0140 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using June 30, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-09-
16).
(2) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2021-0140 do not apply to this AD.
(3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0140 specifies revising ``the
approved [aircraft maintenance program] AMP'' within 12 months after
its effective date, but this AD requires revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, within 90 days
after June 30, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-09-16).
(4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0140 is at the applicable
``thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3)
of EASA AD 2021-0140, or within 90 days after June 30, 2022 (the
effective date of AD 2022-09-16), whichever occurs later.
(5) The provisions specified in paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2021-
0140 do not apply to this AD.
(6) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2021-0140 does not apply
to this AD.
(m) Retained Provisions for Alternative Actions or Intervals From AD
2022-09-16, With New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2022-09-16, with new exception. Except as required by paragraph (o)
of this AD, after the existing maintenance or inspection program has
been revised as required by paragraph (k) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals are allowed unless they are
approved as specified in the provisions of the ``Ref. Publications''
section of EASA AD 2021-0140.
(n) Retained Terminating Action for Certain Requirements in AD 2020-20-
05, With Revised References
This paragraph restates the terminating action specified in
paragraph (i) of AD 2022-09-16, with revised references.
Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (k) of this AD,
including incorporating Task 531135-03-1 as required by EASA AD
2021-0140, terminates Task 531135-01-2, as required by EASA AD 2020-
0036R1 by the requirements in paragraph (g) of this AD.
(o) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program
Except as specified in paragraph (p) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2022-0085, dated May 12, 2022 (EASA AD
2022-0085) and EASA AD 2023-0008, dated January 16, 2023 (EASA AD
2023-0008). Where EASA AD 2023-0008 affects the same airworthiness
limitations as those in EASA AD 2022-0085, the airworthiness
limitations referenced in EASA AD 2023-0008 prevail. Accomplishing
the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program
required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraphs
(g) and (i) of this AD.
(p) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008
(1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008 do not apply to this AD.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008
specifies revising ``the approved AMP'' within 12 months after its
effective date, but this AD requires revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, within 90 days
after the effective date of this AD.
(3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008 is at the
applicable ``thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008,
respectively, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later. Where EASA AD 2023-0008 affects the same
airworthiness limitations as those in EASA AD 2022-0085, the
airworthiness limitations referenced in EASA AD 2023-0008 prevail.
(4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA
AD 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008 do not apply to this AD.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008.
(q) New Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (o) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) and intervals are allowed unless they
are approved as specified in the provisions of the ``Ref.
Publications'' section of EASA AD 2022-0085 or EASA AD 2023-0008, as
applicable.
(r) 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, send it
to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (s) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3d04107c6b6e107c746f100a0e0d107c70727e7d5b5c5c135a524b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b78e9af6e1e49af6fee59a8084879af6faf8f4f7d1d6d699d0d8c1">[email protected]</span></a>.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2022-09-16 are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of EASA AD 2021-0140 that are
required by paragraph (i) of this AD.
(iii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2020-20-05 are approved
as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of EASA AD 2020-0036R1
that are required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(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.
(s) Related Information
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#bdd9dcd393cfd2d9d4d3dcfddbdcdc93dad2cb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cfabaea1e1bda0aba6a1ae8fa9aeaee1a8a0b9">[email protected]</span></a>.
(t) 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
April 27, 2023.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0085,
dated May 12, 2022.
(ii) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0008,
dated January 16, 2023.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
June 30, 2022 (87 FR 31943, May 26, 2022).
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0140,
dated June 14, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) The following service information was approved for IBR on
November 19, 2020 (85 FR 65197, October 15, 2020).
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(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0036R1,
dated June 24, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(6) For the EASA ADs identified 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#92d3d6e1d2f7f3e1f3bcf7e7e0fde2f3bcf7e7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5011142310353123317e3525223f20317e3525">[email protected]</span></a>; website easa.europa.eu. You may
find these EASA ADs on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
(7) 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.
(8) 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#90f6e2bef9fee3e0f5f3e4f9fffed0fef1e2f1bef7ffe6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="caacb8e4a3a4b9baafa9bea3a5a48aa4abb8abe4ada5bc">[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 March 9, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-05330 Filed 3-22-23; 8:45 am]
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