Proposed Rule2026-20543
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
October 7, 2026
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-16-22 and AD 2017-25-13, which apply to certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes; and AD 2024-25-11, which applies to certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A330-800 and A330-900 series airplanes. This action revises the NPRM by referencing later service information with new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations and expanding the applicability. The FAA is proposing this airworthiness directive (AD) to address the unsafe condition on these products. Since these actions would impose an additional burden over those in the NPRM, the FAA is requesting comments on this SNPRM.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 193 (Wednesday, October 7, 2026)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 193 (Wednesday, October 7, 2026)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 64121-64125]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-20543]
=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2026-1338; Project Identifier MCAI-2025-00316-T]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to
supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-16-22 and AD 2017-25-13,
which apply to certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter,
A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes;
and AD 2024-25-11, which applies to certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200,
A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A330-800 and A330-900 series airplanes.
This action revises the NPRM by referencing later service information
with new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations and expanding
the applicability. The FAA is proposing this airworthiness directive
(AD) to address the unsafe condition on these products. Since these
actions would impose an additional burden over those in the NPRM, the
FAA is requesting comments on this SNPRM.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this SNPRM by November 23,
2026.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: 202-493-2251.
<bullet> Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2026-1338; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and
[[Page 64122]]
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this SNPRM, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The street
address for Docket Operations is listed above.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> For European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) material
identified in this proposed AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e8a9ac9ba88d899b89c68d9d9a879889c68d9d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3170754271545042501f5444435e41501f5444">[email protected]</span></a>. You may find this material on the EASA website at
ad.easa.europa.eu. It is also available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket
No. FAA-2026-1338.
<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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frank Carreras, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-
231-3539; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#86c0f4e7e8eda8c5e7f4f4e3f4e7f5c6e0e7e7a8e1e9f0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="793f0b181712573a180b0b1c0b180a391f1818571e160f">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments using a method listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2026-1338;
Project Identifier MCAI-2025-00316-T'' at the beginning of your
comments. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the
proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include
supporting data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this proposal because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this SNPRM.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this SNPRM contain
commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as
private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or
responsive to this SNPRM, it is important that you clearly designate
the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission
containing CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked
submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed
in the public docket of this SNPRM. Submissions containing CBI should
be sent to Frank Carreras, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3539; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5d1b2f3c3336731e3c2f2f382f3c2e1d3b3c3c733a322b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7c3a0e1d1217523f1d0e0e190e1d0f3c1a1d1d521b130a">[email protected]</span></a>. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is
not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket
for this rulemaking.
Background
The FAA issued AD 2014-16-22, Amendment 39-17946 (79 FR 49442,
August 21, 2014) (AD 2014-16-22) and AD 2017-25-13, Amendment 39-19127
(82 FR 59960, December 18, 2017) (AD 2017-25-13) for certain Airbus SAS
Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-
500, and A340-600 series airplanes. EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European Union, issued EASA AD 2019-0048,
dated March 11, 2019 (EASA AD 2019-0048), which applies to Airbus SAS
Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. EASA
AD 2019-0048 terminates the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0201, dated
September 4, 2013 (which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-16-22) and EASA AD
2017-0044, dated March 9, 2017 (which corresponds to FAA AD 2017-25-
13). EASA superseded EASA AD 2019-0048 with EASA AD 2021-0251R1, dated
October 12, 2022 (EASA AD 2021-0251R1), which in turn was superseded by
EASA AD 2024-0015, dated January 10, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0015). The FAA
has added EASA AD 2024-0015 to the required airworthiness action list
(RAAL) for the Model A340 airplanes. There currently are no Model A340
airplanes on the U.S. registry. However, if a U.S. operator imports a
Model A340 airplane, they will then be required to show compliance with
EASA AD 2024-0015 as specified in the RAAL. This SNPRM would therefore
supersede AD 2014-16-22 and AD 2017-25-13.
The FAA issued AD 2024-25-11, Amendment 39-22913 (90 FR 8663,
January 31, 2025) (AD 2024-25-11) for Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-
200 Freighter, A330-300, A330-800, and A330-900 series airplanes with
an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before October 2, 2023. AD 2024-25-11 was
prompted by EASA AD 2024-0014, dated January 10, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-
0014). AD 2024-25-11 requires revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in Airbus A330
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, System Equipment
Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision 9, dated October 2, 2023. The
FAA issued AD 2024-25-11 to address the failure of system components.
The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could reduce the
controllability of the airplane.
The FAA issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD to
supersede AD 2014-16-22, AD 2017-25-13, and AD 2024-25-11 that would
have applied to Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-
300, A330-800, and A330-900 series airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before October 1, 2024. The NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on February 25, 2026 (91 FR 9195).
The NPRM was prompted by EASA AD 2025-0057, dated March 17, 2025 (EASA
AD 2025-0057). EASA AD 2025-0057 states that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations have been developed, as specified in Airbus
A330 ALS Part 4, SEMR, Revision 10, dated October 1, 2024.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to continue to require certain
actions in AD 2024-25-11 and to require revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or
more restrictive airworthiness limitations.
Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
Since the FAA issued the NPRM, EASA superseded EASA AD 2025-0057
with EASA AD 2026-0059, dated March 19, 2026 (EASA AD 2026-0059) (also
referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus
SAS Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A330-800, and A330-
900 series airplanes. Airplanes with an original airworthiness
certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued
after December 19, 2025, must comply with the airworthiness limitations
specified as part of the approved type design and referenced on the
type certificate data sheet; this proposed AD therefore does
[[Page 64123]]
not include those airplanes in the applicability. The MCAI states that
new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations have been developed,
as specified in Airbus A330 ALS Part 4, SEMR, Revision 11, dated
December 19, 2025.
The FAA is proposing 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-2026-1338.
Comments
The FAA received a comment from the Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) who supported the NPRM without change.
Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2026-0059 specifies procedures for new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations for airplane system equipment and safe life
limits.
This AD would also require EASA AD 2024-0014, dated January 10,
2024, which the Director of the Federal Register approved for
incorporation by reference as of March 7, 2025 (90 FR 8663, January 31,
2025).
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.
FAA's Determination
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 is issuing this SNPRM
after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.
Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. As a
result, it is necessary to reopen the comment period to provide
additional opportunity for the public to comment on this SNPRM.
Proposed AD Requirements in This SNPRM
This proposed AD would retain certain requirements of AD 2024-25-
11. This proposed AD would also require revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate
additional new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, which are
specified in EASA AD 2026-0059 already described, as proposed for
incorporation by reference. Any differences with EASA AD 2026-0059 are
identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD.
This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections).
Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in
the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able
to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request
approval for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) according to
paragraph (m)(1) of this proposed AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance Information
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been
coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the
FAA proposes to retain the Incorporation by Reference (IBR) of EASA AD
2024-0014 and incorporate EASA AD 2026-0059 by reference in the FAA
final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with
EASA AD 2024-0014 and EASA AD 2026-0059 through that incorporation,
except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory
text of this proposed AD. Using common terms that are the same as the
heading of a particular section in EASA AD 2024-0014 or EASA AD 2026-
0059 does not mean that operators need comply only with that section.
For example, where the AD requirement refers to ``all required actions
and compliance times,'' compliance with this proposed AD requirement is
not limited to the section titled ``Required Action(s) and Compliance
Time(s)'' in EASA AD 2024-0014 or EASA AD 2026-0059. Material required
by EASA AD 2024-0014 is available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2024-0770 and material required by EASA AD
2026-0059 for compliance will be available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2026-1338 after the FAA final
rule is published.
Airworthiness Limitation ADs Using the New Process
The FAA's process of incorporating by reference MCAI ADs as the
primary source of information for compliance with corresponding FAA ADs
has been limited to certain MCAI ADs (primarily those with service
bulletins as the primary source of information for accomplishing the
actions required by the FAA AD). However, the FAA is now expanding the
process to include MCAI ADs that require a change to airworthiness
limitation documents, such as airworthiness limitation sections.
For these ADs that incorporate by reference an MCAI AD that changes
airworthiness limitations, the FAA requirements are unchanged.
Operators must revise the existing maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in the new
airworthiness limitation document. The airworthiness limitations must
be followed according to 14 CFR 91.403(c) and 91.409(e).
The previous format of the airworthiness limitation ADs included a
paragraph that specified that no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions and intervals
are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in
the AMOCs paragraph under ``Additional AD Provisions.'' This new format
includes a ``New Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals''
paragraph that does not specifically refer to AMOCs, but operators may
still request an AMOC to use an alternative action or interval.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 156 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this proposed AD:
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the retained
actions from AD 2024-25-11 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. Therefore, the FAA estimates the average total cost per
operator for the new proposed actions to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85
per work-hour).
[[Page 64124]]
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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) 2014-16-22, Amendment 39-17946
(79 FR 49442, August 21, 2014); AD 2017-25-13, Amendment 39-19127 (82
FR 59960, December 18, 2017); and AD 2024-25-11, Amendment 39-22913 (90
FR 8663, January 31, 2025); and
0
b. Adding the following new AD:
Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2026-1338; Project Identifier MCAI-2025-
00316-T.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by November 23, 2026.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces the ADs specified in paragraphs (b)(1) through
(3) of this AD.
(1) AD 2014-16-22, Amendment 39-17946 (79 FR 49442, August 21,
2014) (AD 2014-16-22).
(2) AD 2017-25-13, Amendment 39-19127 (82 FR 59960, December 18,
2017) (AD 2017-25-13).
(3) AD 2024-25-11, Amendment 39-22913 (90 FR 8663, January 31,
2025) (AD 2024-25-11).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes specified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (5) of this AD, certificated in any category, with an
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before December 19, 2025.
(1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
(2) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
(3) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342,
and -343 airplanes.
(4) Model A330-841 airplanes.
(5) Model A330-941 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the failure of system components. The
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could reduce the controllability
of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection
Program, With a New Terminating Action
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2024-25-11, with a new terminating action. For airplanes with an
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before October 2, 2023, except as
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required
actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with,
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0014, dated
January 10, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0014). Accomplishing the revision of
the existing maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph
(j) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
(h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2024-0014, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph
(k) of AD 2024-25-11, with no changes.
(1) This AD does not adopt the requirements specified in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2024-0014.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024-0014 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 March 7, 2025 (the effective date
of AD 2024-25-11).
(3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024-0014 is at the applicable
``limitations'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3)
of EASA AD 2024-0014, or within 90 days after March 7, 2025 (the
effective date of AD 2024-25-11), whichever occurs later.
(4) This AD does not adopt the provisions specified in
paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA AD 2024-0014.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2024-0014.
(i) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals, With a
New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (l) of AD
2024-25-11, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph
(j) of this AD, after the existing maintenance or inspection program
has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections) and intervals are allowed
unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the
``Ref. Publications'' section of EASA AD 2024-0014.
(j) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program
Except as specified in paragraph (k) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2026-0059, dated March 19, 2026 (EASA AD
2026-0059). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance
or inspection program required by this paragraph terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(k) Exceptions to EASA AD 2026-0059
(1) This AD does not adopt the requirements specified in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2026-0059.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2026-0059 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 2026-0059 is at the applicable
``limitations'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3)
of EASA AD
[[Page 64125]]
2026-0059, 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 2026-0059.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2026-0059.
(l) New Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (j) 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 2026-0059.
(m) 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 (n) of this AD and email to:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#11505c5e52517770703f767e67"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="41000c0e02012720206f262e37">[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, 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.
(n) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Frank Carreras,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
98198; phone: 206-231-3539; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a9efdbc8c7c287eac8dbdbccdbc8dae9cfc8c887cec6df"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d99fabb8b7b2f79ab8ababbcabb8aa99bfb8b8f7beb6af">[email protected]</span></a>.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) 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.
(3) The following material was approved for IBR on [DATE 35 DAYS
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL RULE].
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2026-0059,
dated March 19, 2026.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following material was approved for IBR on March 7, 2025
(90 FR 8663, January 31, 2025).
(i) EASA AD 2024-0014, dated January 10, 2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) 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#e8a9ac9ba88d899b89c68d9d9a879889c68d9d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9cddd8efdcf9fdeffdb2f9e9eef3ecfdb2f9e9">[email protected]</span></a>. You may find this material on
the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
(6) 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.
(7) 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#bfd9cd91d6d1cccfdadccbd6d0d1ffd1decdde91d8d0c9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2244500c4b4c51524741564b4d4c624c4350430c454d54">[email protected]</span></a>.
Issued on October 5, 2026.
Brian Knaup,
Acting Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-20543 Filed 10-6-26; 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 October 7, 2026.
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.