Rule2023-16884
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes; Correction
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Published
August 7, 2023
Effective
August 7, 2023
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 A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. As published, a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD number specified in the regulatory text is incorrect. This document corrects that error. In all other respects, the original document remains the same.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 150 (Monday, August 7, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52024-52026]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16884]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0927; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00013-T;
Amendment 39-22461; AD 2023-12-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes; Correction
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 A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. As published, a European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD number specified in the regulatory
text is incorrect. This document corrects that error. In all other
respects, the original document remains the same.
DATES: This correction is effective August 7, 2023. The effective date
of AD 2023-12-03 remains August 7, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 7,
2023 (88 FR 42598, July 3, 2023).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0927; 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; correction, 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.
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Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> For material incorporated by reference 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#4c0d083f0c292d3f2d6229393e233c2d622939"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="46070235062327352768233334293627682333">[email protected]</span></a>; website easa.europa.eu. You may
find this IBR material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
<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. It is also available in the AD docket at
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2023-0927.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dat Le, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-
7317; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d6b2b7a2f8a0f8bab396b0b7b7f8b1b9a0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dabebbaef4acf4b6bf9abcbbbbf4bdb5ac">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
AD 2023-12-03, Amendment 39-22461 (88 FR 42598, July 3, 2023) (AD
2023-12-03), requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and safe life limits.
That AD applies to certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041
airplanes.
Need for the Correction
As published, paragraph (i) in the regulatory text of AD 2023-12-03
is incorrect. Paragraph (i) of AD 2023-12-03 refers to ``EASA AD 2023-
0017.'' The correct reference is ``EASA AD 2023-0004.''
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2023-0004, dated January 6, 2023, describes new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and safe
life limits. 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 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 August 7, 2023.
Since this action only corrects an EASA AD reference, 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 Amendment
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA 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 88 FR 42598 (July 3, 2023) to read:
2023-12-03 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22461; Docket No. FAA-2023-0927;
Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00013-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 7, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2023-04-05, Amendment 39-22352 (88 FR 13668,
March 6, 2023) (AD 2023-04-05).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041
airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before November 1, 2022.
(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 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
2023-0004, dated January 6, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0004).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023-0004
(1) This AD does not adopt the requirements specified in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2023-0004.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023-0004 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 2023-0004 is on or before the applicable
``associated thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023-0004, or within 90 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(4) This AD does not adopt the provisions specified in paragraph
(4) of EASA AD 2023-0004.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2023-0004.
(i) Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (g) 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 2023-0004.
(j) Terminating Action for AD 2023-04-05
Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates the
corresponding requirements of AD 2023-04-05, for the tasks
identified in the service information referenced in EASA AD 2023-
0004 only.
(k) 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 (l) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#eed7c3afb8bdc3afa7bcc3d9dddec3afa3a1adae888f8fc0898198"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="241d0965727709656d76091317140965696b67644245450a434b52">[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.
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(l) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Dat Le, Aviation
Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516-228-7317; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3a7e5b4e146c14765f7a5c5b5b145d554c">[email protected]</a>.
(m) 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
August 7, 2023 (88 FR 42598, July 3, 2023).
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0004,
dated January 6, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) For EASA AD 2023-0004, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7c3d380f3c191d0f1d5219090e130c1d521909"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="79383d0a391c180a18571c0c0b160918571c0c">[email protected]</span></a>; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA
AD on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
(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#dcbaaef2b5b2afacb9bfa8b5b3b29cb2bdaebdf2bbb3aa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f49286da9d9a87849197809d9b9ab49a958695da939b82">[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 1, 2023.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-16884 Filed 8-3-23; 11:15 am]
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