Rule2026-10799

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

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Published
May 29, 2026
Effective
July 6, 2026

Issuing agencies

Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration

Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A318-111, -112, and -122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -232, -233, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, - 272N, and -273N airplanes; and Model A321-211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, -251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes. This AD was prompted by the detection of a deviation from the manufacturing process during a review of the cold working process in the assembly line. This AD requires repetitive special detailed inspections (SDIs) and rototest or high frequency eddy current (HFEC) and rototest inspections of the affected fasteners and fastener holes, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 103 (Friday, May 29, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10799]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2025-2544; Project Identifier MCAI-2025-00531-T; 
Amendment 39-23355; AD 2026-10-15]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Airbus SAS Model A318-111, -112, and -122 airplanes; Model 
A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model 
A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -232, -233, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -
272N, and -273N airplanes; and Model A321-211, -212, -213, -231, -232, 
-251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, -251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and 
-272NX airplanes. This AD was prompted by the detection of a deviation 
from the manufacturing process during a review of the cold working 
process in the assembly line. This AD requires repetitive special 
detailed inspections (SDIs) and rototest or high frequency eddy current 
(HFEC) and rototest inspections of the affected fasteners and fastener 
holes, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD 
to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective July 6, 2026.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 6, 
2026.

ADDRESSES: 
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under 
Docket No. FAA-2025-2544; 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 European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) material 
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#dc9d98af9cb9bdafbdf2b9a9aeb3acbdf2b9a9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c48580b784a1a5b7a5eaa1b1b6abb4a5eaa1b1">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. 
You may find this 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 at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under 
Docket No. FAA-2025-2544.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aviation Safety Engineer, 
FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3225; 
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d591b4bbfb87bab1bcbbb495b3b4b4fbb2baa3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7e3a1f10502c111a17101f3e181f1f50191108">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus SAS 
Model A318-111, -112, and -122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -
114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, 
-215, -216, -232, -233, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N 
airplanes; and Model A321-211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, -252N, -
253N, -271N, -272N, -251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and -272NX 
airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on September 
15, 2025 (90 FR 44350). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2025-0078, dated 
April 9, 2025 (EASA AD 2025-0078) (also referred to as the MCAI), 
issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of 
the European

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Union. The MCAI states that a deviation from the manufacturing process 
was detected during a review of the cold working process in the 
assembly line, which could adversely affect the fatigue life of the 
affected areas (forward pressure bulkhead connection to frame (FR) 35 
for Airbus A319 and A320 airplanes and FR35.8 for Airbus A321 
airplanes, between stringer (STR) 28 and STR 31, both left-hand (LH) 
and right-hand (RH) sides; and fuselage skin at FR35 for Airbus A318, 
A319 and A320 airplanes and FR35.8 for Airbus A321 airplanes, at STR30, 
both LH and RH sides). This condition, if not detected and corrected, 
could lead to crack initiation and propagation, possibly resulting in 
reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require repetitive SDIs around the 
fastener holes at FR35, STR 28 to STR 31 to check if the fasteners and 
fastener holes are in nominal design condition, repetitive rototest or 
HFEC and rototest inspections around the fasteners and fastener holes 
for cracks, and applicable corrective actions, as specified in EASA AD 
2025-0078. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition 
on these products.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under 
Docket No. FAA-2025-2544.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received comments from three commenters, including American 
Airlines (American), the Citizens Rulemaking Alliance, and JetBlue. The 
following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's 
response to each comment.

Request To Correct a Typographical Error

    American requested that the FAA correct a typographical error in 
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1520, dated November 18, 2024. American 
noted the instructions in that material, for Option 2, Configuration 
002, specify to remove 12 fasteners whereas only 9 fasteners are shown 
in the corresponding figure. American stated Airbus confirmed via 
Repair and Design Approval Form (RDAF) 81664262/004/2025#A that only 9 
fasteners are to be removed.
    The FAA agrees and has added a new exception to paragraph (h)(4) of 
this AD, accordingly.

Request To Revise Fastener Removal Procedure

    JetBlue requested that the FAA allow removal of the fasteners and 
inspection of all affected fasteners holes at the same time with any 
applicable repair to follow, instead of removal of one fastener at a 
time followed by inspection and repair of one fastener hole at a time, 
as specified in paragraph C(4)(b) of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-
1519, dated November 18, 2024, and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1520 
dated November 18, 2024. JetBlue stated that Airbus confirmed via Tech 
Request 8159376 that 100% of the fasteners can be removed from the 
affected holes prior to performing non-destructive tests and corrective 
actions, if needed. JetBlue also stated this approach is intended to 
prevent work stoppages and improve efficiency during the inspection 
process.
    The FAA agrees and has added a new exception to paragraph (h)(5) of 
this AD, accordingly.

Request To Justify Forgoing Notice and Comment or Issue an NPRM

    The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance requested that the FAA either 
provide its justification for finding good cause to bypass notice and 
comment procedures, or convert this action to an NPRM to extend the 
comment period and delay compliance enforcement. The commenter also 
requested that the FAA add to the AD docket the chronology of the 
underlying events and the quantitative risk assessment that justifies 
use of the good cause exemption.
    The FAA notes the comment was submitted in response to an NPRM for 
which the FAA provided a 45-day comment period. This final rule is 
effective 35 days after its publication in the Federal Register. 
Therefore, no change to this AD is necessary.

Request To Make Incorporation by Reference (IBR) Materials Reasonably 
Available

    The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance requested that the FAA make IBR 
material available and free to the public during the comment period. 
The commenter asserted that this AD incorporates by reference 
manufacturer service information.
    The FAA notes that this AD incorporates by reference EASA AD 2025-
0078, not the manufacturer service information referenced in that EASA 
AD. The FAA posted EASA AD 2025-0078 to the AD docket when the NPRM was 
published in the Federal Register. The material referenced in EASA AD 
2025-0078 may only be posted before the final rule's publication if it 
is already publicly available or if there is written consent from the 
owner of that material. Additionally, the FAA provided notice in the 
NPRM that the material referenced in EASA AD 2025-0078 will be 
available in the AD docket after this AD is published. Therefore, the 
FAA did not change this AD as a result of this comment.

Request To Comply With the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

    The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance requested that the FAA revise the 
AD to comply with the PRA if reporting is required or remove any 
reporting provisions until PRA requirements are satisfied. If reporting 
is not required, the commenter requested the FAA clarify that in the 
AD.
    The FAA notes paragraph (i) of this AD specifies that reporting is 
not required. If an AD were to require reporting, the preamble of the 
AD would include a paragraph titled ``Paperwork Reduction Act'' that 
would provide the applicable OMB control number, required PRA 
statements, and the estimated time to collect the required information 
(burden). Any costs associated with the reporting requirement would be 
included in the Costs of Compliance section in the preamble of the AD. 
Therefore, the FAA did not change this AD as a result of this comment.

Request To Consider Impact on Small Entities

    The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance requested that the FAA either 
provide the factual basis for its Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) 
certification that the AD will not have a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities, including the number of 
small entities operating affected airplanes, or prepare an initial 
regulatory flexibility analysis that identifies alternatives to 
minimize impact if the cost analysis shows the impact on small entities 
is not de minimis.
    The FAA provides the following clarification. The RFA of 1980 (5 
U.S.C. 601-612), as amended by the Small Business Regulatory 
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121) and the Small 
Business Jobs Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-240), requires Federal agencies 
to consider the effects of the regulatory action on small business and 
other small entities and to minimize any significant economic impact. 
The term ``small entities'' comprises small businesses and not-for-
profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are 
not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with 
populations of less than 50,000.
    This AD will affect 23 domestic entities, of which 8 are small 
entities.

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The table below displays the industries of the small entities, their 
average annual revenue, and the AD's estimated cost burden relative to 
average annual revenue.

                     Number of Small Entities Affected by Industry and Cost Significance \1\
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                                                             Affected                                Cost per AD/
           NAICS code                   Description           small     Average annual   Number of      annual
                                                             entities       revenue       aircraft   revenue (%)
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336412..........................  Aircraft Engine and                1      $5,200,000            5         0.52
                                   Engine Parts
                                   Manufacturing.
336413..........................  Other Aircraft Part and            1       3,960,000            1         0.14
                                   Auxiliary Equipment
                                   Manufacturing.
336413..........................  Other Aircraft Part and            1         215,930            1         2.48
                                   Auxiliary Equipment
                                   Manufacturing.
336413..........................  Other Aircraft Part and            1         520,000            1         1.03
                                   Auxiliary Equipment
                                   Manufacturing.
481211..........................  Nonscheduled Chartered             1     246,350,000           22         0.05
                                   Passenger Air
                                   Transportation.
532411..........................  Commercial Air, Rail,              1       1,020,000            1         0.53
                                   and Water
                                   Transportation
                                   Equipment Rental and
                                   Leasing.
532411..........................  Commercial Air, Rail,              1       1,070,000            2         1.00
                                   and Water
                                   Transportation
                                   Equipment Rental and
                                   Leasing.
532411..........................  Commercial Air, Rail,              1         218,330            2         4.91
                                   and Water
                                   Transportation
                                   Equipment Rental and
                                   Leasing.
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\1\ Source: SBA (2023). NAICS (North American Industrial Classification System). Dun & Bradstreet. D&B Hoovers.
  Retrieved April 12, 2024. <a href="https://app.hoovers.dnb.com/">https://app.hoovers.dnb.com/</a>.

    While the FAA has determined that this AD affects a substantial 
number of small entities, the compliance cost of the AD relative to 
small entities' annual revenue is minimal. The estimated cost per 
affected airplane is $5,355 (63 work-hours x $85 per work-hour). Based 
on the number of airplanes per small entity, the total cost burden is 
less than 3 percent of average annual revenue for all but one small 
entity. Therefore, as provided in section 605(b), the FAA certifies 
this AD will not result in a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities. The FAA did not change this AD as 
a result of this comment.

Request To Provide Additional Cost Information

    The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance requested that the FAA add to the 
AD docket the cost per small entity, including downtime and 
recordkeeping.
    The FAA recognizes that, in doing the actions required by an AD, 
operators might incur indirect costs (such as loss of revenue due to 
airplane downtime, recordkeeping to document AD compliance, etc.) in 
addition to the direct costs. The cost analysis in an AD typically 
describes only the direct costs of the specific actions required by an 
AD, which does not include indirect costs, since the FAA lacks data on 
those costs and they may vary significantly among operators. However, 
the FAA considered the impact that this AD will have on affected 
operators and determined this AD will not trigger any downtime costs 
because the requirements of this AD can be performed during regularly 
scheduled maintenance.
    In the Costs of Compliance section of the proposed AD, the FAA 
disclosed the estimated cost per airplane on the U.S. registry. Since 
the FAA has assessed and disclosed the total known costs of the AD 
requirements in the Costs of Compliance section of the proposed AD, and 
the commenter did not provide additional cost data for the FAA to 
consider in its cost analysis, it is not necessary to provide 
additional information in the AD docket. The FAA did not change this AD 
as a result of this comment.

Conclusion

    These products have been approved by the civil aviation authority 
of another country and are approved for operation in the United States. 
Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design 
Authority, that authority has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition 
described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant 
data, considered any 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 these products. 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.

Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2025-0078 specifies procedures for repetitive SDIs around 
the fastener holes at FR35, STR 28 to STR 31 to check if the fasteners 
and fastener holes are in nominal design condition, repetitive rototest 
or HFEC and rototest inspections around the fasteners and fastener 
holes for cracks, and applicable corrective actions. Corrective actions 
include repair.
    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 1,474 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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               Labor cost                   Parts cost         Cost per product         Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 63 work-hours x $85 per hour =                  $0  Up to $5,355..............  Up to $7,893,270.
 $5,355.
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    The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost 
estimates for the on-condition repairs specified in this AD.

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

    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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive:

2026-10-15 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-23355; Docket No. FAA-2025-2544; 
Project Identifier MCAI-2025-00531-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective July 6, 2026.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes specified in paragraphs 
(c)(1) through (4), certificated in any category, as identified in 
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2025-0078, dated 
April 9, 2025 (EASA AD 2025-0078).
    (1) Model A318-111, -112, and -122 airplanes.
    (2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 
airplanes.
    (3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -232, -233, -251N, -252N, 
-253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes.
    (4) Model A321-211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, 252N, -253N, 
-271N, -272N, -251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by the detection of a deviation from the 
manufacturing process during a review of the cold working process in 
the assembly line. The FAA is issuing this AD to address reduced 
fatigue life of the affected areas of the forward pressure bulkhead 
connection to, and fuselage skin at, certain frames. The unsafe 
condition, if not addressed, could result in 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, EASA AD 2025-0078.

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2025-0078

    (1) Where EASA AD 2025-0078 refers to its effective date, this 
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) Where paragraphs (2) and (3) of EASA AD 2025-0078 specify 
``discrepancy'', this AD requires replacing that text with 
``fastener or fastener hole that is not in a nominal design 
condition''.
    (3) Where paragraph (6) of EASA AD 2025-0078 specifies ``If, 
during inspection as required by paragraph (3), (4) or (5) of this 
AD, any crack is found, as defined in the SB, before next flight, 
contact Airbus for approved repair instructions and, within the 
compliance time specified therein, accomplish those instructions 
accordingly.'', this AD requires replacing that text with ``If, 
during any inspection required by paragraph (3), (4), or (5) of this 
AD, any cracking is found, the cracking must be repaired before 
further flight using a method approved by the Manager, AIR-520, 
Continued Operational Safety 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.''
    (4) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1520 referenced in 
EASA AD 2025-0078 to remove ``12 FASTENERS'', this AD requires 
replacing that text with ``9 FASTENERS''.
    (5) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1519 and Airbus 
Service Bulletin A320-53-1520 referenced in EASA AD 2025-0078 
contain Notes that specify to ``Remove only one fastener and follow 
the Service Bulletin process from the inspection to the installation 
and repeat the same process for other fasteners,'' and Cautions that 
specify ``Only one fastener to be removed at a time from the 
affected holes'' and ``The rototest inspection has to be performed 
hole by hole with only one fastener removed at a time from the 
affected holes,'' this AD allows all fasteners to be removed from 
the affected fastener holes at the same time prior to performing 
non-destructive tests and corrective actions.
    (6) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 
2025-0078.

(i) No Reporting Requirement

    Although the material referenced EASA AD 2025-0078 specifies to 
submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not 
include that requirement.

(j) Additional AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, AIR-
520, Continued Operational Safety 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 Continued Operational Safety Branch, send it to the attention of 
the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and email to: 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1e5f53515d5e787f7f30797168"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1554585a56557374743b727a63">[email&#160;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, AIR-520, 
Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's 
EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by 
paragraphs (h)(4) and (5), (i), and (j)(2) of this AD, if any 
material contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC,

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those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any 
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. 
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be 
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the 
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining 
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as 
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy 
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests 
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(k) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aviation 
Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 
phone: 206-231-3225; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6024010e4e320f04090e01200601014e070f16"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5410353a7a063b303d3a35143235357a333b22">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph 
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions 
required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2025-0078, 
dated April 9, 2025.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For EASA material 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#b5f4f1c6f5d0d4c6d49bd0c0c7dac5d49bd0c0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aeefeaddeecbcfddcf80cbdbdcc1decf80cbdb">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. You may find this material on 
the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (4) 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.
    (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#761004581f1805061315021f1918361817041758111900"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="086e7a2661667b786d6b7c6167664866697a69266f677e">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

    Issued on May 13, 2026.
Lona C. Saccomando,
Acting Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, 
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-10799 Filed 5-28-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


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