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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0610; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–094–AD; Amendment
39–21022; AD 2019–26–11]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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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–
0610; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
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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:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A319–112, A319–
115, A319–132, A320–214, A320–216,
A320–232, A320–233, A320–251N,
A320–271N, A321–211, A321–231,
A321–232, A321–251N, and A321–253N
airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports of finding container/galley end
stop bumpers damaged in service. This
AD requires replacement of the affected
bumpers with serviceable bumpers, 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 March 12,
2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of March 12, 2020.
ADDRESSES: For the material
incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact the EASA, 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–
0610.
SUMMARY:
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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.
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2019–0106, dated May 15, 2019 (‘‘EASA
AD 2019–0106’’) (also referred to as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
SAS Model A319–112, A319–115,
A319–132, A320–214, A320–216, A320–
232, A320–233, A320–251N, A320–
271N, A321–211, A321–231, A321–232,
A321–251N, 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
A319–112, A319–115, A319–132, A320–
214, A320–216, A320–232, A320–233,
A320–251N, A320–271N, A321–211,
A321–231, A321–232, A321–251N, and
A321–253N airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
August 30, 2019 (84 FR 45692). The
NPRM was prompted by reports of
finding container/galley end stop
bumpers damaged in service. The
NPRM proposed to require replacement
of the affected bumpers with serviceable
bumpers.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
deformed end stops, which could break
or lose their function to maintain the
container/galley in position on the
airplane. This condition, if not
corrected, could lead to container/galley
detachment under certain forward
loading conditions, possibly resulting in
injury to airplane occupants. 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 comment received on the NPRM and
the FAA’s response to the comment.
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Request To Change the Service
Information
American Airlines (AAL) requested
that certain service information be
changed to restrict installation of the
containers in related compartments only
during the adhesive cure time, rather
than the specified 168 hours (7 days)
after completion of certain tasks and to
provide an alternative adhesive
compound with a faster cure time that
does not require heat. AAL stated that
requirements related to the specified
adhesive cure time would necessitate an
unacceptable amount of aircraft
downtime, which could jeopardize its
ability to comply within the proposed
compliance time.
The FAA disagrees. The FAA and
EASA both have concluded that 48
months after the effective date of the AD
is sufficient time for operators to plan
and execute compliance requirements to
mitigate the unsafe condition. Regarding
the requirement to wait 168 hours
before installing containers, the FAA
notes that only certain compartments
are affected. Operators who wish to
install containers in those affected
compartments in less than 168 hours
may request an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, including
providing sufficient data to substantiate
that installing the containers in less
than 168 hours would provide an
acceptable level of safety. In addition,
Safran is reportedly in the process of
certifying an alternative adhesive with
accelerated cure time, followed by
changes to their service bulletin.
However, to delay this AD action while
Safran works toward certification of an
alternative adhesive and releases
revised service information would be
inappropriate, since the FAA has
determined that an unsafe condition
exists and that sufficient technology
currently exists to accomplish the
required actions within the required
compliance time. Once the alternative
adhesive and revised service
information are approved, operators
may request to use the alternative
adhesive and revised service
information by using the AMOC
provision provided in paragraph (i)(1) of
this AD and submitting sufficient data
to substantiate that the alternative
adhesive would provide an acceptable
level of safety. The FAA has not
changed this AD in this regard.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
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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 2019–0106 describes
procedures for modification of the
affected galleys by replacement of the
affected bumpers with serviceable
bumpers.
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 274 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Parts cost
Cost per product
Up to 54 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to
$4,590.
$0
Up to $4,590 ............................................................
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 FAA has
included all known costs in the cost
estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
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Cost on
U.S. operators
Labor cost
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.
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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.
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:
■
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):
■
2019–26–11 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
21022; Docket No. FAA–2019–0610;
Product Identifier 2019–NM–094–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective March 12, 2020.
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Up to $1,257,660.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS
airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)
through (3) of this AD, certificated in any
category, as identified in European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019–
0106, dated May 15, 2019 (‘‘EASA AD 2019–
0106’’).
(1) Model A319–112, –115, and –132
airplanes.
(2) Model A320–214, –216, –232, –233,
–251N, and –271N airplanes.
(3) Model A321–211, –231, –232, –251N,
and –253N airplanes
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
finding container/galley end stop bumpers
damaged in service. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address deformed end stops, which
could break or lose their function to maintain
the container/galley in position on the
airplane. This condition, if not corrected,
could lead to container/galley detachment
under certain forward loading conditions,
possibly resulting in injury to airplane
occupants.
(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 2019–0106.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019–0106
(1) Where EASA AD 2019–0106 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2019–0106 does not apply to this AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
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(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@
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
2019–0106 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.
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(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 2019–0106, dated May 15, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2019–
0106, 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.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South
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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–2019–0610.
(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.
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Issued on January 3, 2020.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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–
0721.
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Examining the AD Docket
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0721; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–150–AD; Amendment
39–19828; AD 2020–02–14]
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 A350–941 and –1041
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report indicating that during inspection
of the installation of oxygen containers,
certain fasteners of the oxygen
containers and adjacent panels in the
passenger supply channels (PSCs) were
found damaged or unlocked, which
could result in insufficient clearance
between the oxygen container and
adjacent panels. This AD requires a onetime inspection of the oxygen containers
and adjacent panels and applicable
corrective actions, 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 March 12,
2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of March 12, 2020.
ADDRESSES: For the material
incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact the EASA, KonradSUMMARY:
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You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0721; 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:
Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3218; email
kathleen.arrigotti@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2019–0210, dated August 26, 2019
(‘‘EASA AD 2019–0210’’) (also referred
to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A350–941
and –1041 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
A350–941 and –1041 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on October 30, 2019 (84 FR
58060). The NPRM was prompted by a
report indicating that during inspection
of the installation of oxygen containers
on the production line, certain fasteners
of oxygen containers and adjacent
panels in the PSCs were found damaged
or unlocked; unlocked fasteners could
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0610; Product Identifier 2019-NM-094-AD; Amendment
39-21022; AD 2019-26-11]
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 A319-112, A319-115, A319-132, A320-214, A320-
216, A320-232, A320-233, A320-251N, A320-271N, A321-211, A321-231,
A321-232, A321-251N, and A321-253N airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports of finding container/galley end stop bumpers damaged in
service. This AD requires replacement of the affected bumpers with
serviceable bumpers, 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 March 12, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 12,
2020.
ADDRESSES: For the material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
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-2019-0610.
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-
0610; 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 EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2019-0106, dated May 15, 2019
(``EASA AD 2019-0106'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A319-112, A319-115, A319-132,
A320-214, A320-216, A320-232, A320-233, A320-251N, A320-271N, A321-211,
A321-231, A321-232, A321-251N, 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 A319-112, A319-115, A319-132, A320-214, A320-216, A320-232, A320-
233, A320-251N, A320-271N, A321-211, A321-231, A321-232, A321-251N, and
A321-253N airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
August 30, 2019 (84 FR 45692). The NPRM was prompted by reports of
finding container/galley end stop bumpers damaged in service. The NPRM
proposed to require replacement of the affected bumpers with
serviceable bumpers.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address deformed end stops, which
could break or lose their function to maintain the container/galley in
position on the airplane. This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to container/galley detachment under certain forward loading
conditions, possibly resulting in injury to airplane occupants. 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 comment received
on the NPRM and the FAA's response to the comment.
Request To Change the Service Information
American Airlines (AAL) requested that certain service information
be changed to restrict installation of the containers in related
compartments only during the adhesive cure time, rather than the
specified 168 hours (7 days) after completion of certain tasks and to
provide an alternative adhesive compound with a faster cure time that
does not require heat. AAL stated that requirements related to the
specified adhesive cure time would necessitate an unacceptable amount
of aircraft downtime, which could jeopardize its ability to comply
within the proposed compliance time.
The FAA disagrees. The FAA and EASA both have concluded that 48
months after the effective date of the AD is sufficient time for
operators to plan and execute compliance requirements to mitigate the
unsafe condition. Regarding the requirement to wait 168 hours before
installing containers, the FAA notes that only certain compartments are
affected. Operators who wish to install containers in those affected
compartments in less than 168 hours may request an alternative method
of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with paragraph (i)(1) of this AD,
including providing sufficient data to substantiate that installing the
containers in less than 168 hours would provide an acceptable level of
safety. In addition, Safran is reportedly in the process of certifying
an alternative adhesive with accelerated cure time, followed by changes
to their service bulletin. However, to delay this AD action while
Safran works toward certification of an alternative adhesive and
releases revised service information would be inappropriate, since the
FAA has determined that an unsafe condition exists and that sufficient
technology currently exists to accomplish the required actions within
the required compliance time. Once the alternative adhesive and revised
service information are approved, operators may request to use the
alternative adhesive and revised service information by using the AMOC
provision provided in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD and submitting
sufficient data to substantiate that the alternative adhesive would
provide an acceptable level of safety. The FAA has not changed this AD
in this regard.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment
received, and determined that air safety and the public interest
require adopting this
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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 2019-0106 describes procedures for modification of the
affected galleys by replacement of the affected bumpers with
serviceable bumpers.
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 274 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 54 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 Up to $4,590........... Up to $1,257,660.
Up to $4,590.
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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 FAA 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.
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):
2019-26-11 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-21022; Docket No. FAA-2019-0610;
Product Identifier 2019-NM-094-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective March 12, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes specified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD, certificated in any
category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2019-0106, dated May 15, 2019 (``EASA AD 2019-0106'').
(1) Model A319-112, -115, and -132 airplanes.
(2) Model A320-214, -216, -232, -233, -251N, and -271N
airplanes.
(3) Model A321-211, -231, -232, -251N, and -253N airplanes
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of finding container/galley end
stop bumpers damaged in service. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address deformed end stops, which could break or lose their function
to maintain the container/galley in position on the airplane. This
condition, if not corrected, could lead to container/galley
detachment under certain forward loading conditions, possibly
resulting in injury to airplane occupants.
(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 2019-0106.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019-0106
(1) Where EASA AD 2019-0106 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2019-0106 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
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(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 2019-0106 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 2019-0106,
dated May 15, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2019-0106, 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 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-
2019-0610.
(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 on January 3, 2020.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-02322 Filed 2-5-20; 8:45 am]
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