Rule2023-26404
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Published
December 1, 2023
Effective
January 5, 2024
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-07- 05, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A318 series 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 2019-07-05 required repetitive inspections for cracking of the 10VU rack fitting lugs and repair of any cracking. This AD continues to require the requirements of AD 2019-07-05, with reduced compliance times and removes airplanes having a certain modification from the applicability. This AD was prompted by a determination that certain repetitive inspection intervals need to be revised. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 88 Issue 230 (Friday, December 1, 2023)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 230 (Friday, December 1, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 83813-83817]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26404]
========================================================================
Rules and Regulations
Federal Register
________________________________________________________________________
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents
having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed
to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published
under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents.
========================================================================
Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 230 / Friday, December 1, 2023 /
Rules and Regulations
[[Page 83813]]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1409; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01645-T;
Amendment 39-22610; AD 2023-23-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-07-
05, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A318 series 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
2019-07-05 required repetitive inspections for cracking of the 10VU
rack fitting lugs and repair of any cracking. This AD continues to
require the requirements of AD 2019-07-05, with reduced compliance
times and removes airplanes having a certain modification from the
applicability. This AD was prompted by a determination that certain
repetitive inspection intervals need to be revised. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 5, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 5,
2024.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1409; 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> For service information identified in this final rule,
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#69080a0a061c071d4708001b1e061b1d01440c081a29550849011b0c0f54" 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>.
<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. It is also available at
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2023-1409.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy Dowling, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 206-231-3667; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3165585c5e4559481f611f755e465d585f56715750501f565e47"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dc88b5b1b3a8b4a5f28cf298b3abb0b5b2bb9cbabdbdf2bbb3aa">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2019-07-05, Amendment 39-19616 (84 FR
16386, April 19, 2019; corrected May 10, 2019 (84 FR 20542)) (AD 2019-
07-05). AD 2019-07-05 applied to all Airbus SAS Model A318 series
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 2019-07-05 required repetitive inspections for
cracking of the 10VU rack fitting lugs, and repair of any cracking. The
FAA issued AD 2019-07-05 to address reading difficulties of flight-
critical information displayed to the flightcrew during a critical
phase of flight, such as an approach or takeoff, which could result in
loss of airplane control at an altitude insufficient for recovery.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 13, 2023 (88 FR
44740). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2022-0266, dated December 22, 2022,
issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is
the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union (EASA
AD 2022-0266) (also referred to as the MCAI). The MCAI states that
during an unscheduled maintenance operation on an A330 airplane, the
10VU rack was removed for access, and cracks were discovered on 10VU
rack side fittings on lugs 1, 3, and 4. As a similar design is
installed on A320 family airplanes, a sampling review was done to
determine the possible fleet impact. The result showed that several
airplanes had cracked or broken 10VU rack side fittings. This
condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to a high
vibration level on the primary flight and navigation displays during
critical flight phases (take-off and landing), possibly creating
reading difficulties for the crew.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to continue to require repetitive
inspections for cracking of the 10VU rack fitting lugs, and repair of
any cracking. In the NPRM, the FAA also proposed to require reduced
compliance times and to remove airplanes having a certain modification
from the applicability. The FAA is issuing this AD to address reading
difficulties of flight-critical information displayed to the flightcrew
during a critical phase of flight, such as an approach or takeoff,
which could result in loss of airplane control at an altitude
insufficient for recovery.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1409.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who supported the NPRM without change.
The FAA received additional comments from United Airlines (United).
The following presents United's comments received on the NPRM and the
FAA's response to each comment.
[[Page 83814]]
Request To Revise Compliance Time
United requested revising the proposed AD to add a grace period for
the reduced compliance times of the repetitive inspections. United
stated that it accomplished the initial inspections on most of the
fleet and already scheduled the repetitive inspections within the
20,000-flight-cycle or 40,000-flight-hour interval specified in AD
2019-07-05. United pointed out that the repetitive interval is reduced
to 10,000 flight cycles or 20,000 flight hours in the proposed AD.
United suggested a grace period of 20,000 flight cycles or 40,000
flight hours for the first repeat inspection and then 10,000 flight
cycles or 20,000 flight hours for the following repeat inspections.
The FAA does not agree with the commenter's request to provide a
grace period. In developing an appropriate compliance time for this
action, the FAA considered the recommendations of the manufacturer and
EASA, the urgency associated with the subject unsafe condition, the
availability of required parts, and the practical aspect of
accomplishing the required repair within a period of time that
corresponds to the normal scheduled maintenance for most affected
operators. The compliance times are not expected to ground any
airplanes upon the effective date of this AD. United has not provided
data for the FAA to consider. However, under the provisions of
paragraph (l)(1) of this AD, the FAA will consider requests for
approval of an extension of the compliance time if sufficient data are
submitted to substantiate that the new compliance time would provide an
acceptable level of safety. The FAA has not changed this AD in this
regard.
Request To Allow Flight With Known Cracking
United requested that the FAA revise the proposed AD to align more
closely with EASA AD 2022-0266; Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087,
Revision 04, dated May 16, 2022; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-
1119, Revision 02, dated May 16, 2022. United stated that these
documents allow further flights up to 5,000 flight cycles, 10,000
flight hours, or 24 months, whichever occurs first, after any finding
of cracking on a single 10VU lug. The proposed AD would require repair
before further flight for any number of lugs found to have cracking.
The FAA generally does not allow flights with known cracking.
Therefore, the FAA requires repairing known cracks before further
flight (although the FAA might make exceptions in certain cases of
unusual need, as discussed below). This is based on the fact that such
damaged airplanes do not conform to the FAA-certificated type design
and, therefore, are not airworthy until a properly approved repair is
made. While the FAA recognizes that repair deferrals might be necessary
at times, the FAA intends to minimize adverse human factors relating to
the lack of reliability of long-term repetitive inspections, which
might reduce the safety of the type-certificated design if such repair
deferrals are practiced routinely.
As noted above, the FAA might allow an exception to these
requirements in certain cases, if there is an unusual need for a
temporary deferral and if the temporary fix will maintain an adequate
level of safety. Unusual needs include such circumstances as legitimate
difficulty in acquiring parts to accomplish repairs. Under such
conditions, the FAA might allow a temporary deferral of the repair,
subject to a stringent inspection program acceptable to the FAA. The
FAA acknowledges that the manufacturer has specified inspection
intervals that are intended to allow continued operation with known
cracks, and to prevent the need for extensive repairs. However, since
the FAA is not aware of any unusual need for repair deferral in regard
to this AD, the FAA has not evaluated these inspection intervals.
The FAA considers the compliance times in this AD to be adequate to
allow operators to acquire parts to have on hand in the event that a
crack is detected during inspection. Therefore, the FAA has determined
that, due to the safety implications and consequences associated with
such cracking, any 10VU lug that is found to be cracked must be
repaired or modified before further flight. The FAA has not changed
this AD in this regard.
Conclusion
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 this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the
comments 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
The FAA reviewed Airbus Service Bulletins A320-92-1087, Revision
04, dated May 16, 2022; and A320-92-1119, Revision 02, dated May 16,
2022. This service information specifies procedures for repetitive
inspections for cracking of the 10VU rack fitting lugs, and repair of
any cracking. These documents are distinct since they apply to
different airplane configurations. This service information 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 461 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inspections (retained actions from AD 2 work-hours x $85 per $0 $170 $78,370
2019-07-05). hour = $170.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The FAA estimates that it would take about 1 work-hour per product
to comply with the reporting requirement in this 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 $85
per product.
The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary repairs
that would be required based on the results of the inspection. The FAA
has no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
repairs:
[[Page 83815]]
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
------------------------------------------------------------------------
83 work-hours x $85 per hour = $7,055. $9,140 $16,195
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 currently 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 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
0
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
0
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-07-05, Amendment 39-19616
(84 FR 16386, April 19, 2019; corrected May 10, 2019 (84 FR 20542));
and
0
b. Adding the following new AD:
2023-23-08 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22610; Docket No. FAA-2023-1409;
Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01645-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 5, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2019-07-05, Amendment 39-19616 (84 FR 16386,
April 19, 2019; corrected May 10, 2019 (84 FR 20542)) (AD 2019-07-
05).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which
Airbus modification 157335 has been embodied in production.
(1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 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 92, Electric and
electronic common installation.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of cracks found during
maintenance inspections on certain 10VU rack fitting lugs, and a
determination that certain compliance times need to be revised. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address reading difficulties of flight-
critical information displayed to the flightcrew during a critical
phase of flight, such as an approach or takeoff, which could result
in loss of airplane control at an altitude insufficient for
recovery.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Definitions, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the definitions of paragraph (g) of AD
2019-07-05, with no changes. For the purpose of this AD, Group 1
airplanes are in a pre-Airbus Modification 35869 configuration, and
Group 2 airplanes are in a post-Airbus Modification 35869
configuration.
(h) Retained Repetitive Inspections, With Reduced Inspection Intervals
and Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2019-07-05, with reduced inspection intervals and revised service
information.
(1) For Group 1 airplanes: At the later of the times specified
in Figure 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, do a detailed inspection
for cracking of the 10VU rack fitting lugs, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087,
Revision 04, dated May 16, 2022. Repeat the inspection thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 10,000 flight cycles or 20,000 flight hours,
whichever occurs first.
Figure 1 to Paragraph (h)(1)--Initial Inspection Compliance Time for
Group 1 Airplanes
[[Page 83816]]
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR01DE23.000
(2) For Group 2 airplanes: At the later of the times specified
in Figure 2 to paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, do a detailed inspection
for cracking of the 10VU rack fitting lugs, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1119,
Revision 02, dated May 16, 2022. Repeat the inspection thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 10,000 flight cycles or 20,000 flight hours,
whichever occurs first.
Figure 2 to Paragraph (h)(2)--Initial Inspection Compliance Time for
Group 2 Airplanes
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR01DE23.001
(i) Retained Repair, With Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2019-07-05, with revised service information. If any crack is found
during any inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) or (2) of this
AD: Before further flight, do a repair in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087,
Revision 04, dated May 16, 2022 (for Group 1 airplanes); or Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-92-1119, Revision 02, dated May 16, 2022 (for
Group 2 airplanes); as applicable. Repair of a 10VU rack fitting lug
does not terminate the repetitive inspections required by paragraphs
(h)(1) and (2) of this AD.
(j) Reporting Requirement
At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (2) of
this AD: Submit a report of findings (positive and negative) of each
inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD to Airbus Service
Bulletin Reporting Online Application on Airbus World (<a href="http://airbus.com">airbus.com</a>)
or in accordance with B. ``Reporting Sheet'' of the Appendix of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 04, dated May 16,
2022 (for Group 1 airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-
1119, Revision 02, dated May 16, 2022 (for Group 2 airplanes); as
applicable.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 90 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (h)(1) and (i) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before May 24, 2019 (the effective date of AD 2019-07-05),
using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, dated March 28, 2011,
which is not incorporated by reference in this AD; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 01, dated May 17, 2011, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD; or Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-92-1087, Revision 02, dated November 25, 2014, which was
incorporated by reference in AD 2016-19-14.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (h)(1) and (i) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD, using Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 03, dated July 31, 2017, which was
incorporated by reference in AD 2019-07-05.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (h)(2) and (i) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD, using Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-92-1119, dated July 28, 2017, which was incorporated
by reference in AD 2019-07-05; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-
1119, Revision 01, dated August 5, 2019, which is not incorporated
by reference in this AD.
(4) This paragraph provides credit for the reporting required by
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, if that action was performed before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with the instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320A-92-1087, Revision 03, dated July 31,
2017 (for Group 1 airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-
1119, dated July 28, 2017 (for Group 2 airplanes); as applicable;
except where Figure A-FAAAA, Sheet 02, of Appendix 01, ``Inspection
Report,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 03,
dated July 31, 2017; and Figure A-FAAAA, Sheet 02, of Appendix 01,
``Inspection Report,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1119,
dated July 28, 2017; specifies sending removed lugs to Airbus for
investigation, that action is not required by this AD. Airbus
Service Bulletin
[[Page 83817]]
A320A-92-1087, Revision 03, dated July 31, 2017; and Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-92-1119, dated July 28, 2017; were incorporated by
reference in AD 2019-07-05.
(l) Additional AD Provisions
(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 manager of the
International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified
in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD or email to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fbc2d6baada8d6bab2a9d6ccc8cbd6bab6b4b8bb9d9a9ad59c948d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="784155392e2b5539312a554f4b48553935373b381e1919561f170e">[email protected]</span></a>. If mailing information, also submit information by
email.
(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) Global AMOC AIR-676-19-305, dated July 29, 2019, approved
as an AMOC for AD 2019-07-05, is approved as an AMOC for the
corresponding provisions 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, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or the European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(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 (l)(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.
(m) Additional Information
(1) Refer to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2022-0266, dated December 22, 2022, for related information. This
EASA AD may be found in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1409.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Timothy Dowling,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; phone 206-231-3667; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1145787c7e6579683f413f557e667d787f76517770703f767e67"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6f3b0602001b0716413f412b0018030601082f090e0e41080019">[email protected]</span></a>.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(3) and (4) of this AD.
(n) 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) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 04, dated May
16, 2022.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1119, Revision 02, dated
May 16, 2022.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, 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#f697959599839882d8979f84819984829edb939785b6ca97d69e849390cb" 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>.
(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 material at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, visit <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations</a> or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#482e3a6621263b382d2b3c2127260826293a29662f273e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f89e8ad691968b889d9b8c919796b896998a99d69f978e">[email protected]</span></a>.
Issued on November 16, 2023.
Ross Landes,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-26404 Filed 11-30-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on December 1, 2023.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.