Rule2024-13013
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
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Published
June 14, 2024
Effective
July 19, 2024
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Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-15- 09, AD 2020-15-09, and AD 2022-16-07. AD 2014-15-09 applied to all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200 and -300, and A340-200, - 300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. AD 2020-15-09 applied to all Airbus SAS Model A330-941 airplanes. AD 2014-15-09 and AD 2020-15-09 required repetitive operational tests of the hydraulic locking function on certain spoiler servo-controls (SSCs) and replacement if necessary. AD 2022-16-07 applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes. AD 2022-16-07 required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This AD was prompted by the determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD continues to require certain actions in AD 2014-15-09, AD 2020-15-09, and AD 2022-16-07 and requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is incorporated by reference. This AD also removes Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes from the applicability. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 116 (Friday, June 14, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 50505-50510]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13013]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2024-0040; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-01196-T;
Amendment 39-22738; AD 2024-08-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
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ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-15-
09, AD 2020-15-09, and AD 2022-16-07. AD 2014-15-09 applied to all
Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200 and -300, and A340-200, -
300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. AD 2020-15-09 applied to all
Airbus SAS Model A330-941 airplanes. AD 2014-15-09 and AD 2020-15-09
required repetitive operational tests of the hydraulic locking function
on certain spoiler servo-controls (SSCs) and replacement if necessary.
AD 2022-16-07 applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-200
Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes. AD 2022-16-07 required
revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable,
to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This
AD was prompted by the determination that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD continues to require
certain actions in AD 2014-15-09, AD 2020-15-09, and AD 2022-16-07 and
requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is incorporated by reference. This AD also removes Model
A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes from the applicability.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 19, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 19,
2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
September 27, 2022 (87 FR 51585, August 23, 2022).
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
September 3, 2020 (85 FR 45767, July 30, 2020).
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
September 5, 2014 (79 FR 44663, August 1, 2014).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2024-0040; 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 EASA material, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#98d9dcebd8fdf9ebf9b6fdedeaf7e8f9b6fded"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="89c8cdfac9ece8fae8a7ecfcfbe6f9e8a7ecfc">[email protected]</span></a>; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this material
on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
<bullet> For Airbus service information, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45
80; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d1b0b8a3a6bea3a5b9b8bfb4a2a2ff90e2e2e1fc90e2e5e191edb0f1b9a3b4b7ec" http: airbus.com">airbus.com</a>">airworthiness.A330-A340@<a href="http://airbus.com">airbus.com</a></a>; website <a href="http://airbus.com">airbus.com</a>.
<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-2024-0040.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 206-231-3229; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7d2b111c191410140f530811041c13120b3d1b1c1c531a120b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="36605a57525f5b5f4418435a4f575859407650575718515940">[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 2014-15-09, Amendment 39-17911 (79 FR
44663, August 1, 2014) (AD 2014-15-09); AD 2020-15-09, Amendment 39-
21172 (85 FR 45767, July 30, 2020) (AD 2020-15-09); and AD 2022-16-07,
Amendment 39-22136 (87 FR 51585, August 23, 2022) (AD 2022-16-07).
AD 2014-15-09 applied to all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter,
A330-200 and -300, and A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes.
AD 2014-15-09 required repetitive operational tests of the hydraulic
locking function on certain SSCs and replacement if necessary. The FAA
issued AD 2014-15-09 to address loss of the hydraulic locking function
during take-off, which, in combination with one inoperative engine,
could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
AD 2020-15-09 applied to all Airbus SAS Model A330-941 airplanes.
AD 2020-15-09 required repetitive operational tests of the hydraulic
locking function on certain SSCs and replacement if necessary. The FAA
issued AD 2020-15-09 to address loss of hydraulic locking function on
the SSCs, which in combination with one engine inoperative at takeoff,
could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
AD 2022-16-07 applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-
200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes. AD 2022-16-07 required
revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable,
to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The
FAA issued AD 2022-16-07 to address a safety-significant latent failure
(that is not annunciated) that, in combination with one or more other
specific failures or events, could result in a hazardous or
catastrophic failure condition.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 31, 2024 (89
FR 6051). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2023-0199, dated November 17,
2023 (EASA AD 2023-0199) (also referred to as the MCAI), issued by
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union. The MCAI states that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations have been developed.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to continue to require certain
actions in AD 2014-15-09, AD 2020-15-09, and AD 2022-16-07 and proposed
to require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations as specified in EASA AD 2023-0199. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address safety-significant latent failure (that is not
annunciated) that, in combination with one or more other specific
failures or events, could result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure
condition.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2024-0040.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who supported the NPRM without change.
The FAA received an additional comment from Delta Air Lines
(Delta). The following presents FAA's response to the comment.
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Request for an Exception To Clarify a Compliance Time
Delta requested that an exception be added to paragraph (q) of the
proposed AD to clarify a compliance time that refers to an EASA AD
effective date. Delta stated that tasks 282400-G0001-1-C and 282400-
P0001-1-C in the Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS),
Part 3, Revision 08, dated October 2, 2023, have a compliance time that
states ``24 Months from the Effective Date of the EASA Airworthiness
Directive that is expected to be issued to mandate this change, without
exceeding the current 29 000 FH.'' Delta stated the reason for the
request is to include a clear statement in the exception that will
include the document that references the EASA AD effective date.
The FAA agrees the compliance time is not clearly defined. The FAA
has added an exception to paragraph (q)(6) of this AD to clarify that
the 24-month compliance time refers to the effective date of this AD.
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, and any other changes described previously, 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 EASA AD 2023-0199. This service information
specifies new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations for
airplane structures, including the repetitive operational tests
required by EASA AD 2013-0251, dated October 15, 2013; Correction dated
October 16, 2013; and EASA AD 2020-0054, dated March 11, 2020 (which
correspond to FAA AD 2014-15-09 and FAA AD 2020-15-09).
This AD also requires EASA AD 2021-0248, which the Director of the
Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of
September 27, 2022 (87 FR 51585, August 23, 2022).
This AD also requires EASA AD 2020-0054, which the Director of the
Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of
September 3, 2020 (85 FR 45767, July 30, 2020).
This AD also requires Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3195,
Revision 01, dated February 6, 2014, which the Director of the Federal
Register approved for incorporation by reference as of September 5,
2014 (79 FR 44663, August 1, 2014).
This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 142 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the retained
actions from AD 2022-16-07 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 actions
to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
Estimated Costs for Other Retained Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Retained actions from AD 2014-15-09 6 work-hours x $85 per $0 $510 $72,420
and AD 2020-15-09. hour = $510.
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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 agency has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need on-condition actions:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255.... $35,000 $35,255
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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.
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Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-15-09, Amendment 39-17911
(79 FR 44663, August 1, 2014); AD 2020-15-09, Amendment 39-21172 (85 FR
45767, July 30, 2020); and AD 2022-16-07, Amendment 39-22136 (87 FR
51585, August 23, 2022); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2024-08-05 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22738; Docket No. FAA-2024-0040;
Project Identifier MCAI-2023-01196-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective July 19, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces the ADs identified in paragraphs (b)(1) through
(3) of this AD.
(1) AD 2014-15-09, Amendment 39-17911 (79 FR 44663, August 1,
2014) (AD 2014-15-09).
(2) AD 2020-15-09, Amendment 39-21172 (85 FR 45767, July 30,
2020) (AD 2020-15-09).
(3) AD 2022-16-07, Amendment 39-22136 (87 FR 51585, August 23,
2022) (AD 2022-16-07).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223,
-223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342,
-343, -841, and -941 airplanes, certificated in any category, with
an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate
of airworthiness issued on or before October 2, 2023.
(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 a safety-significant latent failure (that
is not annunciated) that, in combination with one or more other
specific failures or events, could result in a hazardous or
catastrophic failure condition.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Repetitive Operational Tests of Spoiler Servo-Controls
(SSCs) for Certain Airplanes, With Removed References to Model A340
Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2014-15-09, with removed references to Model A340 service
information. For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -
243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes: At the latest of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)
through (3) of this AD, accomplish an operational test of the
hydraulic locking function on each SSC (any type), when fitted on
the Blue or Yellow hydraulic circuits, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3195,
Revision 01, dated February 6, 2014. Repeat the operational test
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 48 months. Accomplishing the
revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required
by paragraph (p) of this AD terminates the requirements of this
paragraph.
(1) Within 48 months since first flight of the airplane.
(2) Within 48 months since accomplishing the most recent
operational test, as specified in Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT)
A330-27A3185; dated January 4, 2012.
(3) Within 24 months after September 5, 2014 (the effective date
of AD 2014-15-09).
(h) Retained Credit for Previous Actions for Paragraph (g) of This AD,
With Removed References to Model A340 Service Information
This paragraph restates the credit provided in paragraph (h) of
AD 2014-15-09, with removed references to Model A340 service
information. This paragraph provides credit for the actions required
by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
September 5, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-15-09) using Airbus
Service Bulletin A330-27-3195, dated December 7, 2012.
(i) Retained Replacement of Affected SSCs Found During the Test
Required by Paragraph (g) of This AD, With Removed References to Model
A340 Service Information
This paragraph restates the replacement required by paragraph
(i) of AD 2014-15-09, with removed references to Model A340 service
information. If, during any operational test required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, the hydraulic locking function of an SSC fails the
test, before further flight, replace the affected SSC with a
serviceable part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3195, Revision 01, dated February
6, 2014.
(j) Retained No Terminating Action for Paragraph (g) of This AD, With
No Changes
This paragraph restates the no terminating action statement
specified in paragraph (j) of AD 2014-15-09, with no changes. Doing
the replacement required by paragraph (i) of this AD is not
terminating action for the repetitive operational tests required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(k) Retained Repetitive Operational Tests and Replacement of Affected
SSCs for Model A330-941 Airplanes, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2020-15-09, with no changes. For Model A330-941 airplanes: Except as
specified in paragraph (l) of this AD: Comply with all required
actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with,
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0054, dated
March 11, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0054). Accomplishing the revision of
the existing maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph
(p) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
(l) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0054, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph
(h) of AD 2020-15-09, with no changes. The ``Remarks'' section of
EASA AD 2020-0054 does not apply to this AD.
(m) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection
Program, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2022-16-07, with no changes. For airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before July 1, 2021: Except as specified
in paragraph (n) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2021-
0248, dated November 15, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0248). Accomplishing the
revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required
by paragraph (p) of this AD terminates the requirements of this
paragraph.
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(n) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0248, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph
(j) of AD 2022-16-07, with no changes.
(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0248 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using September 27, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-
16-07).
(2) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2021-0248 do not apply to this AD.
(3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0248 specifies revising ``the
approved AMP [aircraft maintenance program]'' within 12 months after
its effective date, but this AD requires revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, within 90 days
after September 27, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-16-07).
(4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in
paragraph (3) of EASA 2021-0248 is at the applicable ``associated
thresholds,'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3)
of EASA AD 2021-0248, or within 90 days after September 27, 2022
(the effective date of AD 2022-16-07), whichever occurs later.
(5) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA
AD 2021-0248 do not apply to this AD.
(6) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2021-0248 does not apply
to this AD.
(o) Retained Provisions on Alternative Actions and Intervals, With a
New Exception
This paragraph restates the provisions specified in paragraph
(k) of AD 2022-16-07, with a new exception. Except as required by
paragraph (p) of this AD, after the existing maintenance or
inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (m) 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 2021-0248.
(p) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program
Except as specified in paragraph (q) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2023-0199, dated November 17, 2023 (EASA AD
2023-0199). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance
or inspection program required by this paragraph terminates the
requirements of paragraphs (g), (k), and (m) of this AD.
(q) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023-0199
(1) This AD does not adopt the requirements specified in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2023-0199.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023-0199 specifies revising ``the
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 2023-0199 is at the applicable ``associated
thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of
EASA AD 2023-0199, or within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later.
(4) This AD does not adopt the provisions specified in
paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA AD 2023-0199.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2023-0199.
(6) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2023-
0199 specifies the compliance time for tasks 282400-G0001-1-C and
282400-P0001-1-C as ``24 Months from the Effective Date of the EASA
Airworthiness Directive that is expected to be issued to mandate
this change, without exceeding the current 29 000 FH'', this AD
requires using within 24 months after the effective date of this AD,
without exceeding the current 29,000 flight hour interval.
(r) New Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (p) 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 2023-0199.
(s) 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 manager of the
International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified
in paragraph (t)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dae3f79b8c89f79b9388f7ede9eaf79b9795999abcbbbbf4bdb5ac"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6e57432f383d432f273c43595d5e432f23212d2e080f0f40090118">[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): For any service information
referenced in EASA AD 2020-0054 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (s)(2) of this AD, RC
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.
(t) Additional Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206-231-3229; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#10467c7174797d79623e657c69717e7f66507671713e777f66"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="45132924212c282c376b30293c242b2a33052324246b222a33">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (u)(8) of this AD.
(u) 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
July 19, 2024.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0199,
dated November 17, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 27, 2022 (87 FR 51585, August 23, 2022).
(i) EASA AD 2021-0248, dated November 15, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 3, 2020 (85 FR 45767, July 30, 2020).
(i) EASA AD 2020-0054, dated March 11, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(6) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 5, 2014 (79 FR 44663, August 1, 2014).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3195, Revision 01, dated
February 6, 2014.
(ii) [Reserved]
(7) For EASA AD 2020-0054, EASA AD 2021-0248, and EASA AD 2023-
0199, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 8999 000; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ccdc8ffcce9edffeda2e9f9fee3fceda2e9f9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1051546350757163713e7565627f60713e7565">[email protected]</span></a>; website
easa.europa.eu. You may find these EASA ADs on the EASA website at
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(8) For Airbus service information, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93
45 80; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#26474f54514954524e4f4843555508671515160b67151216661a47064e5443401b" http: airbus.com">airbus.com</a>">airworthiness.A330-A340@<a href="http://airbus.com">airbus.com</a></a>; website <a href="http://airbus.com">airbus.com</a>.
(9) 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.
(10) 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#1a7c68347374696a7f796e7375745a747b687b347d756c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2f495d0146415c5f4a4c5b4640416f414e5d4e01484059">[email protected]</span></a>.
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Issued on April 17, 2024.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-13013 Filed 6-13-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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