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(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 Section,
Transport Standards 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): For any
service information referenced in EASA
Emergency AD 2019–0151–E that contains
RC procedures and tests: Except as required
by paragraph (j)(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.
(4) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
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or sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to
a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this
information collection is 2120–0056. Public
reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 1 hour per
response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to
this collection of information are mandatory.
Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the
burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC
20591, Attn: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, AES–200.
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(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3223.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) Emergency AD 2019–0151–E, dated
June 28, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA Emergency AD 2019–0151–
E, contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer
3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49
221 89990 6017; email ADs@easa.europa.eu;
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internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find
this EASA Emergency AD on the EASA
website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this EASA Emergency
AD at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
EASA Emergency AD 2019–0151–E may be
found in the AD docket on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–0527.
(5) You may view this material that is
incorporated by reference at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federalregister/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July
16, 2019.
Suzanne Masterson,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2019–16898 Filed 8–7–19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0251; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–057–AD; Amendment
39–19685; AD 2019–14–07]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A320–251N and
–271N airplanes; and Model A321–
251N, –253N, –271N, and –272N
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report that during a calibration check,
some torqueing tools used on the final
assembly line have been found out of
tolerance. This AD requires retorqueing
each affected connection of sense and
fire extinguishing lines within the pylon
area to a correct torque value, as
specified in an European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD,
which is incorporated by reference. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective September
12, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of September 12, 2019.
SUMMARY:
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For the material
incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact the EASA, at KonradAdenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne,
Germany; telephone +49 221 89990
1000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu;
internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may
find this IBR material on the EASA
website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
You may view this IBR material at the
FAA, Transport Standards 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 on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0251.
ADDRESSES:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0251; 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 regulatory evaluation, 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3223.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
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
A320–251N and –271N airplanes; and
Model A321–251N, –253N, –271N, and
–272N airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on May 7, 2019
(84 FR 19879). The NPRM was
prompted by a report that during a
calibration check, some torqueing tools
used on the final assembly line have
been found out of tolerance. The NPRM
proposed to require retorqueing each
affected connection of sense and fire
extinguishing lines within the pylon
area to a correct torque value.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
connections of sense and fire
extinguishing lines within the pylon
area that have been under-torqued,
which could lead to leaks or
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disconnections of those lines and
possibly result in reduced engine
control and reduced safety margin in
case of engine fire.
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2019–0081, dated April 3, 2019 (‘‘EASA
AD 2019–0081’’) (referred to after this as
the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A320–
251N and –271N airplanes; and Model
A321–251N, –253N, –271N, and –272N
airplanes. The MCAI states:
During periodic calibration check, some
torqueing tools used on the final assembly
line have been found out-of-tolerance. The
subsequent investigation determined that
connections of sense and fire extinguishing
lines within the pylon area have been undertorqued on a group of aeroplanes.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to leaks or disconnections of those lines,
possibly resulting in reduced engine control
and/or reduced safety margin in case of
engine fire.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus issued the applicable SB [service
bulletin], providing instructions to restore
the correct torque value of those affected
connections.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD requires re-torqueing to the
correct value the affected connections.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0251.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. The FAA has considered
the comment received. The Air Line
Pilots Association, International (ALPA)
stated that it supports the NPRM.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule as proposed, except for minor
editorial changes. The FAA has
determined that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
addressing the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Explanation of Revised Exception
Language
In paragraph (i)(3) of the NPRM,
which describes exceptions to Required
for Compliance (RC) procedures and
tests, an exception for paragraph (i)(2) of
the NPRM was inadvertently left out.
Also inadvertently included were
exceptions for paragraphs (h)(1) and
(h)(2) of the NPRM, which are standard
exceptions that do not affect how to
accomplish the RC actions. Paragraph
(i)(3) of this final rule has been revised
accordingly.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
EASA AD 2019–0081 describes
procedures for retorqueing each affected
connection of sense and fire
extinguishing lines within the pylon
area to a correct torque value.
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 15 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
10 work-hours × $85 per hour = $850 ........................................................................................
$0
$850
$12,750
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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.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
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Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category
airplanes and associated appliances to
the Director of the System Oversight
Division.
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,
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(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.
Adoption of 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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2019–14–07 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19685; Docket No. FAA–2019–0251;
Product Identifier 2019–NM–057–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 12, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A320–251N and –271N airplanes; and Model
A321–251N, –253N, –271N, and –272N
airplanes; certificated in any category, as
identified in European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD 2019–0081, dated April
3, 2019 (‘‘EASA AD 2019–0081’’).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 26, Fire protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that
during a calibration check, some torqueing
tools used on the final assembly line have
been found out of tolerance. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address connections of
sense and fire extinguishing lines within the
pylon area that have been under-torqued,
which could lead to leaks or disconnections
of those lines and possibly result in reduced
engine control and reduced safety margin in
case of engine fire.
(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 2019–0081.
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(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019–0081
(1) For purposes of determining
compliance with the requirements of this AD:
Where EASA AD 2019–0081 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2019–0081 does not apply to this AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards 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 local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@
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faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district 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 Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA;
or Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any
service information referenced in EASA AD
2019–0081 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (i)(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.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3223.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2019–0081, dated April 3, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2019–0081, contact the
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 89990
6017; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; Internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this EASA AD at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
EASA AD 2019–0081 may be found in the
AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2019–0251.
(5) You may view this material that is
incorporated by reference at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federalregister/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July
22, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2019–16814 Filed 8–7–19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–1011; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–131–AD; Amendment
39–19691; AD 2019–14–13]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 767–200, –300,
–300F, and –400ER series airplanes.
This AD was prompted by reports of
uncommanded fore/aft movements of
the Captain’s and First Officer’s seats.
This AD requires an identification of the
part number, and if applicable the serial
number, of the Captain’s and First
Officer’s seats, and applicable oncondition actions. This AD also requires
a one-time detailed inspection and
repetitive checks of the horizontal
movement system of the Captain’s and
First Officer’s seats, and applicable oncondition actions. This AD also
provides an optional terminating action
for the repetitive checks of the
horizontal movement system for certain
airplanes. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective September
12, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of September 12, 2019.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0251; Product Identifier 2019-NM-057-AD; Amendment
39-19685; AD 2019-14-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus SAS Model A320-251N and -271N airplanes; and Model A321-
251N, -253N, -271N, and -272N airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report that during a calibration check, some torqueing tools used on
the final assembly line have been found out of tolerance. This AD
requires retorqueing each affected connection of sense and fire
extinguishing lines within the pylon area to a correct torque value, as
specified in an European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which
is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective September 12, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September
12, 2019.
ADDRESSES: For the material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact the EASA, at Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 89990 1000; email [email protected]; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR material on the EASA website
at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this IBR material at the
FAA, Transport Standards 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 on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2019-0251.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
0251; 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 regulatory evaluation, 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
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 A320-251N and -271N airplanes; and Model A321-251N, -253N, -271N,
and -272N airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May
7, 2019 (84 FR 19879). The NPRM was prompted by a report that during a
calibration check, some torqueing tools used on the final assembly line
have been found out of tolerance. The NPRM proposed to require
retorqueing each affected connection of sense and fire extinguishing
lines within the pylon area to a correct torque value.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address connections of sense and fire
extinguishing lines within the pylon area that have been under-torqued,
which could lead to leaks or
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disconnections of those lines and possibly result in reduced engine
control and reduced safety margin in case of engine fire.
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2019-0081, dated April 3, 2019
(``EASA AD 2019-0081'') (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A320-251N and -271N
airplanes; and Model A321-251N, -253N, -271N, and -272N airplanes. The
MCAI states:
During periodic calibration check, some torqueing tools used on
the final assembly line have been found out-of-tolerance. The
subsequent investigation determined that connections of sense and
fire extinguishing lines within the pylon area have been under-
torqued on a group of aeroplanes.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to leaks or
disconnections of those lines, possibly resulting in reduced engine
control and/or reduced safety margin in case of engine fire.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued the
applicable SB [service bulletin], providing instructions to restore
the correct torque value of those affected connections.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires re-
torqueing to the correct value the affected connections.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
0251.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The FAA has considered the comment
received. The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) stated
that it supports the NPRM.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment
received, and determined that air safety and the public interest
require adopting this final rule as proposed, except for minor
editorial changes. The FAA has determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Explanation of Revised Exception Language
In paragraph (i)(3) of the NPRM, which describes exceptions to
Required for Compliance (RC) procedures and tests, an exception for
paragraph (i)(2) of the NPRM was inadvertently left out. Also
inadvertently included were exceptions for paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2)
of the NPRM, which are standard exceptions that do not affect how to
accomplish the RC actions. Paragraph (i)(3) of this final rule has been
revised accordingly.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2019-0081 describes procedures for retorqueing each
affected connection of sense and fire extinguishing lines within the
pylon area to a correct torque value.
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 15 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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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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10 work-hours x $85 per hour = $850.......................... $0 $850 $12,750
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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.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and
associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.
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.
Adoption of 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.
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Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2019-14-07 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19685; Docket No. FAA-2019-0251;
Product Identifier 2019-NM-057-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 12, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A320-251N and -271N
airplanes; and Model A321-251N, -253N, -271N, and -272N airplanes;
certificated in any category, as identified in European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0081, dated April 3, 2019
(``EASA AD 2019-0081'').
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire
protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that during a calibration
check, some torqueing tools used on the final assembly line have
been found out of tolerance. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
connections of sense and fire extinguishing lines within the pylon
area that have been under-torqued, which could lead to leaks or
disconnections of those lines and possibly result in reduced engine
control and reduced safety margin in case of engine fire.
(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 2019-0081.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019-0081
(1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements
of this AD: Where EASA AD 2019-0081 refers to its effective date,
this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2019-0081 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards 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 local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district 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
Section, Transport Standards 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 2019-0081 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (i)(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.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3223.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0081,
dated April 3, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2019-0081, contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-
Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 89990 6017; email
[email protected]; Internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this EASA AD at the FAA, Transport Standards
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. EASA AD
2019-0081 may be found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2019-0251.
(5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-
741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July 22, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-16814 Filed 8-7-19; 8:45 am]
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