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The requirements in Chapter 2, Sections
V.A.4 through V.G also apply to a credit
union that serves a rural district.
3. Amend Chapter 2 of Appendix B to
part 701 by adding Section V.A.8 to read
as follows:
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V.A.8 Community Selection Requirements
and Review
The NCUA will not approve an application
for a community charter consisting of all or
a portion of a CSA or a CBSA, including an
initial application, amendment, or
expansion, unless the applicant demonstrates
in its business and marketing plan that (1)
the credit union will serve a community that
is contiguous and (2) the credit union will
provide financial services to low- and
moderate-income and underserved people,
and that the credit union has not selected its
service area in order to exclude low- and
moderate-income and underserved people.
Upon receipt of this material, the NCUA will
evaluate the business and marketing plan to
ensure that low- and moderate-income and
underserved people will be served and that
the credit union has not selected the service
area in order to exclude such people. This
requirement is in addition to the requirement
to document in the business and marketing
plan the realistic assumptions that support
the credit union’s viability and its plan to
serve its entire FOM.
The NCUA may conduct such further
inquiry or evaluation as it deems appropriate,
as authorized by 12 U.S.C. 1754 and
consistent with the principles of this Manual,
other federal laws, and public policy. If the
NCUA determines that the credit union’s
submission is inaccurate or unsupported, it
may deny that application on those grounds,
regardless of whether the application satisfies
the other criteria for initial chartering,
amendment, or expansion.
4. Section V.B of Chapter 2 of
Appendix B to part 701 is revised to
read as follows:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0863; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–157–AD]
be incorporated by reference. The FAA
is proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments
on this proposed AD by December 23,
2019.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• 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.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For the material identified in this
proposed AD that will be incorporated
by reference (IBR), contact the EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-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–
0863.
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V.B Field of Membership Amendments
A community credit union may amend its
field of membership by adding additional
affinities or removing exclusionary clauses.
This can be accomplished with a
housekeeping amendment.
A community credit union also may
expand its geographic boundaries. Persons
who live, work, worship, or attend school
within the proposed well-defined local
community, neighborhood or rural district
must have common interests and/or interact.
The credit union must follow the
requirements of Section V.A.4 and Section
V.A.8 of this chapter.
A community credit union that is based on
a Single Political Jurisdiction, a Statistical
Area (e.g., Core Based Statistical Area or
Combined Statistical Area) or a rural district
may expand its geographic boundaries to add
a bordering area, provided the area is well
defined and the credit union demonstrates
that persons who live, work, worship, or
attend school within the proposed expanded
community (i.e., on both sides of the
boundary separating the existing community
and the bordering area) have common
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interests and/or interact. Such a credit union
applying to expand its geographic boundaries
to add a bordering area must follow a
streamlined version of the business plan
requirements of Section V.A.4 of this chapter
and the expanded community would be
subject to the corresponding population
limit—2.5 million in the case of a Single
Political Jurisdiction, or a Statistical Area
and 1 million in the case of a rural district.
The streamlined business plan requirements
for adding a bordering area are:
• Anticipated marginal financial impact on
the credit union of adding the proposed
bordering area, including the need for
additional employees and fixed assets, and
the associated costs;
• A description of the current and, if
applicable, proposed office/branch structure
specific to serving the proposed bordering
area;
• A marketing plan addressing how the
new community will be served for the 24month period after the proposed expansion
of a community charter, including detailing
how the credit union will address the unique
needs of any demographic groups in the
proposed bordering community not presently
served by the credit union and how the credit
union will market to any new groups; and
• Details, terms and conditions of any new
financial products, programs, and services to
be introduced as part of this expansion.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
the
internet at https://
Airplanes
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
0863; or in person at Docket Operations
Administration (FAA), DOT.
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
(NPRM).
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
regulatory evaluation, any comments
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is
certain Airbus SAS Model A318–112,
A319–111, A319–112, A319–113, A319– listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
114, A319–115, A319–131, A319–132,
A319–133, A320–211, A320–212, A320– receipt.
214, A320–216, A320–231, A320–232,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
A320–233, A320–251N, and A320–271N Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
airplanes. This proposed AD was
International Section, Transport
prompted by a report of marginal
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
clearance between certain fuel sensor
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
covers on both left-hand (LH) and right- telephone and fax 206–231–3223.
hand (RH) wings. This proposed AD
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
would require the replacement of
Comments
Invited
certain fuel level sensor brackets, as
specified in a European Union Aviation
The FAA invites you to send any
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which will
written relevant data, views, or
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possible motion between the stringer
and the shield, can make the gap more
susceptible to sparking in case of
lightning strike. The FAA is proposing
this AD to address this condition, which
could create a source of ignition in a
fuel tank vapor space, possibly resulting
in a fire or explosion and consequent
loss of the airplane. See the MCAI for
additional background information.
arguments about this proposal. Send
your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include
‘‘Docket No. FAA–2019–0863; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–157–AD’’ at the
beginning of your comments. The FAA
specifically invites comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this NPRM. The FAA will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend this NPRM based on
those comments.
The FAA will post all comments
received, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. The
FAA will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
EASA AD 2019–0197 describes
procedures for the replacement of
certain fuel level sensor brackets. 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.
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2019–0197, dated August 14, 2019
(‘‘EASA AD 2019–0197’’) (also referred
to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A318–
112, A319–111, A319–112, A319–113,
A319–114, A319–115, A319–131, A319–
132, A319–133, A320–211, A320–212,
A320–214, A320–215, A320–216, A320–
231, A320–232, A320–233, A320–251N,
and A320–271N airplanes. Model
A320–215 airplanes are not on the U.S.
Register; this AD therefore does not
include those airplanes in the
applicability.
This proposed AD was prompted by
a report of marginal clearance between
certain fuel sensor covers on rib 24 and
the crown of stringer 15 on both LH and
RH wings. A possible contact between
the shield and the stringer, and/or
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to a
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, the FAA has been
notified of the unsafe condition
described in the MCAI referenced
above. The FAA is proposing this AD
because the agency evaluated all the
relevant information and determined
the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop
in other products of the same type
design.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require
accomplishing the actions specified in
EASA AD 2019–0197 described
previously, as incorporated by
reference, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance
Information
In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to
improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA initially worked with
Airbus and EASA to develop a process
to use certain EASA ADs as the primary
source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding
FAA ADs. The FAA has since
coordinated with other manufacturers
and civil aviation authorities (CAAs) to
use this process. As a result, EASA AD
2019–0197 will be incorporated by
reference in the FAA final rule. This
proposed AD would, therefore, require
compliance with EASA AD 2019–0197
in its entirety, 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
the EASA AD 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 AD requirement is
not limited to the section titled
‘‘Required Action(s) and Compliance
Time(s)’’ in the EASA AD. Service
information specified in EASA AD
2019–0197 that is required for
compliance with EASA AD 2019–0197
will be available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2019–0863 after the FAA final
rule is published.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed
AD affects 776 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per product
Up to 7 work-hour × $85 per hour = Up to $595 ...............................................
Up to $609 .............
Up to $1,204 ..........
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
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44701: ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under
that section, Congress charges the FAA
with promoting safe flight of civil
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and
procedures the Administrator finds
necessary for safety in air commerce.
This regulation is within the scope of
that authority because it addresses an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
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Cost on U.S.
operators
Up to $934,304.
This proposed 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
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appliances to the Director of the System
Oversight Division.
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) 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 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
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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA–2019–0863;
Product Identifier 2019–NM–157–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments by
December 23, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A318–112, A319–111, A319–112, A319–113,
A319–114, A319–115, A319–131, A319–132,
A319–133, A320–211, A320–212, A320–214,
A320–216, A320–231, A320–232, A320–233,
A320–251N, and A320–271N airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2019–0197, dated August 14,
2019 (‘‘EASA AD 2019–0197’’).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of
marginal clearance between certain fuel
sensor covers on rib 24 and the crown of
stringer 15 on both left-hand (LH) and righthand (RH) wings. A possible contact between
the shield and the stringer, and/or possible
motion between the stringer and the shield,
can make the gap more susceptible to
sparking in case of lightning strike. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address this condition,
which could create a source of ignition in a
fuel tank vapor space, possibly resulting in
a fire or explosion and consequent loss 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 2019–0197.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019–0197
(1) Where EASA AD 2019–0197 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2019–0197 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)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@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
2019–0197 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
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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
(1) For information about EASA AD 2019–
0197, contact the EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 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. You may view this
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.
This material may be found in the AD docket
on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2019–0863.
(2) 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.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
November 1, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. FAA–2019–0016; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–168–AD]
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Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM);
reopening of comment period.
AGENCY:
The FAA is revising an earlier
proposal for all Airbus SAS Model
A350–941 and –1041 airplanes. This
action revises the notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) by including
additional part numbers that are
affected by the unsafe condition. 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
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0863; Product Identifier 2019-NM-157-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Airbus SAS Model A318-112, A319-111, A319-112, A319-113,
A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-211, A320-212,
A320-214, A320-216, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A320-251N, and A320-
271N airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of marginal
clearance between certain fuel sensor covers on both left-hand (LH) and
right-hand (RH) wings. This proposed AD would require the replacement
of certain fuel level sensor brackets, as specified in a European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which will be incorporated by
reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by December
23, 2019.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
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.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For the material identified in this proposed AD that will be
incorporated by reference (IBR), contact the EASA, 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-2019-0863.
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-
0863; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
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:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
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arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2019-0863;
Product Identifier 2019-NM-157-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. The FAA will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
NPRM based on those comments.
The FAA will post all comments received, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide.
The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2019-0197, dated August 14, 2019
(``EASA AD 2019-0197'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A318-112, A319-111, A319-112,
A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-211,
A320-212, A320-214, A320-215, A320-216, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233,
A320-251N, and A320-271N airplanes. Model A320-215 airplanes are not on
the U.S. Register; this AD therefore does not include those airplanes
in the applicability.
This proposed AD was prompted by a report of marginal clearance
between certain fuel sensor covers on rib 24 and the crown of stringer
15 on both LH and RH wings. A possible contact between the shield and
the stringer, and/or possible motion between the stringer and the
shield, can make the gap more susceptible to sparking in case of
lightning strike. The FAA is proposing this AD to address this
condition, which could create a source of ignition in a fuel tank vapor
space, possibly resulting in a fire or explosion and consequent loss of
the airplane. See the MCAI for additional background information.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2019-0197 describes procedures for the replacement of
certain fuel level sensor brackets. 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 and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to a bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, the FAA
has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD because the agency
evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other
products of the same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in EASA AD 2019-0197 described previously, as incorporated by
reference, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance Information
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA initially worked with Airbus and EASA to develop a
process to use certain EASA ADs as the primary source of information
for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has
since coordinated with other manufacturers and civil aviation
authorities (CAAs) to use this process. As a result, EASA AD 2019-0197
will be incorporated by reference in the FAA final rule. This proposed
AD would, therefore, require compliance with EASA AD 2019-0197 in its
entirety, 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 the EASA AD 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 AD
requirement is not limited to the section titled ``Required Action(s)
and Compliance Time(s)'' in the EASA AD. Service information specified
in EASA AD 2019-0197 that is required for compliance with EASA AD 2019-
0197 will be available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0863 after the FAA
final rule is published.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 776 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed 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 7 work-hour x $85 per Up to $609................ Up to $1,204............. Up to $934,304.
hour = Up to $595.
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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 proposed 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
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appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.
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) 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 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
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2019-0863; Product Identifier 2019-NM-
157-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments by December 23, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A318-112, A319-111, A319-
112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133,
A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-216, A320-231, A320-232, A320-
233, A320-251N, and A320-271N airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2019-0197, dated August 14, 2019 (``EASA AD 2019-0197'').
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of marginal clearance between
certain fuel sensor covers on rib 24 and the crown of stringer 15 on
both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) wings. A possible contact
between the shield and the stringer, and/or possible motion between
the stringer and the shield, can make the gap more susceptible to
sparking in case of lightning strike. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address this condition, which could create a source of ignition in a
fuel tank vapor space, possibly resulting in a fire or explosion and
consequent loss 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 2019-0197.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019-0197
(1) Where EASA AD 2019-0197 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2019-0197 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)(2) 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 2019-0197 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
(1) For information about EASA AD 2019-0197, 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. You may view this 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. This material may be found in the AD docket on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0863.
(2) 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.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on November 1, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-24269 Filed 11-6-19; 8:45 am]
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