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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing
this AD to prevent reduced structural
integrity of the airplane or reduced
controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program
Revision
Within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information specified in
Bombardier C Series Airworthiness
Limitations, BD500–3AB48–11400–02, Issue
009.00, dated June 6, 2019. The initial
compliance time for doing the tasks is at the
time specified in Bombardier C Series
Airworthiness Limitations, BD500–3AB48–
11400–02, Issue 009.00, dated June 6, 2019,
or within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later.
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(h) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or
Critical Design Configuration Control
Limitations (CDCCLs)
After the existing maintenance or
inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the
actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are approved
as an alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
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 manager of the certification office,
send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516–
228–7300; fax: 516–794–5531. 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 corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
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(TCCA); or Airbus Canada Limited
Partnership’s TCCA Design Approval
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO,
the approval must include the DAOauthorized signature.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(j) Related Information
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0443; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–056–AD; Amendment
39–19807; AD 2019–23–13]
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2019–14R1, dated September 11,
2019, for related information. This MCAI
may be found in the AD docket on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2019–0584.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone:
516–228–7330; fax: 516–794–5531; email: 9avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
(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) Bombardier C Series Airworthiness
Limitations, BD500–3AB48–11400–02, Issue
009.00, dated June 6, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 CoˆteVertu Road West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; phone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514–855–
7401; email: thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com;
internet: https://www.bombardier.com.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
email fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
November 26, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
RIN 2120–AA64
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
A321–253N airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of cracks on the
pylon block seals. This AD requires
replacement of the pylon block seals, as
specified in a 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 January 16,
2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 16, 2020.
ADDRESSES: For the material
incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact the EASA, KonradAdenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne,
Germany; phone: +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–
0443.
SUMMARY:
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–
0443; 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
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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;
phone and fax: 206–231–3223.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2019–0068, dated March 27, 2019
(‘‘EASA AD 2019–0068’’) (also referred
to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A320–
251N and A321–253N airplanes.
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 A321–253N airplanes.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on June 24, 2019 (84 FR 29421).
The NPRM was prompted by reports of
cracks on the pylon block seals during
the final assembly line. The NPRM
proposed to require replacement of the
pylon block seals.
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The FAA is issuing this AD to address
cracks on pylon block seals, which
could reduce the firewall integrity
between the pylon and the nacelle. See
the MCAI for additional background
information.
have accomplished the actions required
for compliance with this AD before the
effective date of this AD, no further
action is necessary. The FAA has not
revised this AD in this regard.
Comments
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments 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.
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. The following presents
the comments received on the NPRM
and the FAA’s response to each
comment.
Support for the NPRM
The Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) indicated its
support for the NPRM.
Request To Include Additional Credit
for Certain Service Information
Alaska Airlines requested that the
FAA include Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–54–1040, dated April 20, 2018, in
paragraph (h)(2) of the proposed AD, to
provide credit for actions accomplished
before the effective date of the proposed
AD. Alaska Airlines did not provide any
further justification.
The FAA acknowledges the
commenter’s request and agrees to
clarify. Paragraph (f) of this AD states to
accomplish the required actions within
the compliance times specified, ‘‘unless
already done.’’ Therefore, if operators
Conclusion
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
EASA AD 2019–0068 describes
procedures for replacement of the pylon
block seals. 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
would affect 9 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The agency 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
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ..........................................................................................
$5,300
$5,470
$49,230
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According to the manufacturer, some
or all of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. The FAA does not control
warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, the agency has
included all known costs in the cost
estimate.
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
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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.
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Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
effective date of this AD in accordance with
the instructions of an FAA-approved
maintenance or inspection program.’’
(3) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2019–0068 does not apply to this AD.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2019–0068 specifies
to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
(j) 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 (k) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@
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.
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
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):
■
2019–23–13 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19807; Docket No. FAA–2019–0443;
Product Identifier 2019–NM–056–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective January 16, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A320–251N and A321–253N airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2019–0068, dated March 27, 2019
(‘‘EASA AD 2019–0068’’).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 54, Nacelles/pylons.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks
on the pylon block seals during the final
assembly line. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address cracks on pylon block seals, which
could reduce the firewall integrity between
the pylon and the nacelle.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and
(i) of this AD: Comply with all required
actions and compliance times specified in,
and in accordance with, EASA AD 2019–
0068.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019–0068
(1) Where EASA AD 2019–0068 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2019–0068 specifies
credit for actions ‘‘accomplished before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with
the instructions of the applicable Airplane
Maintenance Manual,’’ this AD provides
credit for actions ‘‘accomplished before the
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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; phone 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) AD 2019–0068, dated March 27,
2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2019–
0068, contact the EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +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 material at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the
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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–2019–0443.
(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, email fedreg.legal@
nara.gov, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/
federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
November 21, 2019.
Dorr Anderson,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0973; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–187–AD; Amendment
39–19811; AD 2019–23–17]
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Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
900EX and Model FALCON 2000EX
airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports of iced angle-of-attack (AoA)
probes after take-off, with associated
misleading airspeed indication and/or
misleading stall warning. This AD
requires revising the existing airplane
flight manual (AFM) to provide the
flightcrew with updated procedures
related to manually activating heating of
the AoA probes during line up, as
specified in a 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 becomes effective
December 27, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of December 27, 2019.
We must receive comments on this
AD by January 27, 2020.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0443; Product Identifier 2019-NM-056-AD; Amendment
39-19807; AD 2019-23-13]
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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 A321-253N airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of cracks on the pylon block seals. This AD
requires replacement of the pylon block seals, as specified in a
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 January 16, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 16,
2020.
ADDRESSES: For the material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
phone: +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-2019-0443.
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-
0443; 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
[[Page 67833]]
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; phone and fax: 206-231-3223.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2019-0068, dated March 27, 2019
(``EASA AD 2019-0068'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A320-251N and A321-253N
airplanes.
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 A321-253N airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on June 24, 2019 (84 FR 29421). The NPRM was prompted
by reports of cracks on the pylon block seals during the final assembly
line. The NPRM proposed to require replacement of the pylon block
seals.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address cracks on pylon block seals,
which could reduce the firewall integrity between the pylon and the
nacelle. See the MCAI for additional background information.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
Support for the NPRM
The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) indicated its
support for the NPRM.
Request To Include Additional Credit for Certain Service Information
Alaska Airlines requested that the FAA include Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-54-1040, dated April 20, 2018, in paragraph (h)(2) of the
proposed AD, to provide credit for actions accomplished before the
effective date of the proposed AD. Alaska Airlines did not provide any
further justification.
The FAA acknowledges the commenter's request and agrees to clarify.
Paragraph (f) of this AD states to accomplish the required actions
within the compliance times specified, ``unless already done.''
Therefore, if operators have accomplished the actions required for
compliance with this AD before the effective date of this AD, no
further action is necessary. The FAA has not revised this AD in this
regard.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments
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.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2019-0068 describes procedures for replacement of the pylon
block seals. 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 would affect 9 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The agency estimates the following costs to comply with this
AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170........................... $5,300 $5,470 $49,230
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According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, the agency has included all known
costs in the cost estimate.
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.
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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.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2019-23-13 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19807; Docket No. FAA-2019-0443;
Product Identifier 2019-NM-056-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective January 16, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A320-251N and A321-253N
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0068, dated March 27,
2019 (``EASA AD 2019-0068'').
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54, Nacelles/
pylons.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks on the pylon block
seals during the final assembly line. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address cracks on pylon block seals, which could reduce the firewall
integrity between the pylon and the nacelle.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply
with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2019-0068.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019-0068
(1) Where EASA AD 2019-0068 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2019-0068 specifies credit for actions
``accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance
with the instructions of the applicable Airplane Maintenance
Manual,'' this AD provides credit for actions ``accomplished before
the effective date of this AD in accordance with the instructions of
an FAA-approved maintenance or inspection program.''
(3) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2019-0068 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2019-0068
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
(j) 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 (k) 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.
(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; phone 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) AD 2019-0068,
dated March 27, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2019-0068, contact the EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +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 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-
2019-0443.
(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, email
[email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on November 21, 2019.
Dorr Anderson,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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