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authority to make, service, liquidate,
and/or litigate SBA microloans, and the
imposition of an immediate freeze on
the Intermediary’s MRF and LLRF
accounts. Section 120.1425(c)(6) sets
forth the grounds for SBA Microloan
Program immediate suspension of an
Intermediary.
(c) Revocation. SBA may revoke an
Intermediary’s authority to participate
in the Microloan Program which may
include, but is not limited to:
(1) Removal from the program;
(2) Liquidation of the Intermediary’s
MRF and LLRF accounts by SBA, and
application of the liquidated funds to
any outstanding balance owed to SBA;
(3) Payment of outstanding debt to
SBA by the Intermediary;
(4) Forfeiture or repayment of any
unused grant funds by the Intermediary;
(5) Debarment of the organization
from receipt of Federal funds until loan
and grant repayments are met; and
(6) Surrender of possession of
Intermediary’s SBA microloan portfolio
to SBA, with the microloan portfolio
and all associated rights transferred on
a permanent basis to SBA, in
accordance with SBA’s rights as a
secured creditor.
(d) Other actions. Such other actions
available under law.
■ 18. Amend § 120.1600 by:
■ a. Revising the section heading;
■ b. Removing the phrase ‘‘SBA Lender,
Intermediary, or NTAP’’ wherever it
appears and adding in its place the
phrase ‘‘SBA Lender or Intermediary’’;
■ c. Removing the phrase ‘‘SBA Lender,
Intermediary, or NTAP’s’’ wherever it
appears and adding in its place the
phrase ‘‘SBA Lender’s or
Intermediary’s’’;
■ d. Revising the introductory text to
paragraph (a);
■ e. Adding the word ‘‘formal’’ before
the word ‘‘enforcement’’ wherever it
appears in paragraphs (a)(1) through (4);
■ f. Removing the phrase ‘‘SBA Lender,
Intermediary, NTAP or SBA,’’ and
adding in its place the phrase ‘‘SBA
Lender, Intermediary, or SBA,’’ in
paragraph (a)(1)(ii);
■ g. Removing the phrase ‘‘final
decision’’ wherever it appears and
adding in its place the phrase ‘‘final
agency decision’’ in paragraphs (a)(2)
through (4);
■ h. Removing the phrase ‘‘SBA Lender,
Intermediary, NTAP or other parties’’
and adding in its place the phrase ‘‘SBA
Lender, Intermediary or other parties’’
in paragraph (a)(3)(iii);
■ i. Revising the headings for
paragraphs (a)(3) and (4) and paragraph
(a)(5); and
■ j. Adding the word ‘‘formal’’ before
the word ‘‘enforcement’’ in the headings
for paragraphs (b) and (c).
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The revisions read as follows:
§ 120.1600 General procedures for formal
enforcement actions against SBA Lenders,
SBA Supervised Lenders, Other Regulated
SBLCs, Management Officials, Other
Persons, and Intermediaries.
(a) In general. Except as otherwise set
forth for the formal enforcement actions
listed in paragraphs (a)(6), (b), and (c) of
this section and in § 120.465, SBA will
follow the procedures listed in this
section.
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(3) SBA’s notice of final agency
decision on a formal enforcement action
where an SBA Lender or Intermediary
filed objection to the proposed action or
immediate suspension. * * *
(4) SBA’s notice of final agency
decision on a formal enforcement action
where no filed objection or untimely
objection not considered. * * *
(5) Appeals. An SBA Lender or
Intermediary may appeal the final
agency decision to the appropriate
Federal district court. Alternatively, 7(a)
Lenders may appeal such decisions
(except for decisions against SBA
Supervised Lenders that are covered by
procedures in § 120.1600(b) or (c) or
§ 120.465) to SBA’s Office of Hearings
and Appeals (‘‘OHA’’) within 30
calendar days of the date of the
decision, and in the event of such an
appeal, OHA will issue its decision in
accordance with part 134 of this title.
The enforcement action will remain in
effect pending resolution of the appeal,
if any.
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PART 134—RULES OF PROCEDURE
GOVERNING CASES BEFORE THE
OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS
19. The authority citation for part 134
is revised to read as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 504; 15 U.S.C. 632,
634(b)(6), 634(i), 637(a), 648(l), 656(i), 657t,
and 687(c); 38 U.S.C. 8127(f); E.O. 12549, 51
FR 6370, 3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189.
Subpart J issued under 38 U.S.C.
8127(f)(8)(B).
Subpart K issued under 38 U.S.C.
8127(f)(8)(A).
20. Amend § 134.102 by adding
paragraph (d) to read as follows:
■
§ 134.102
Jurisdiction of OHA.
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(d) 7(a) Lender appeals from informal
enforcement actions and final agency
decisions on 7(a) Lender formal
enforcement actions, and any other
appeal that is specifically authorized by
part 120 of this title, but not including
appeals of actions against SBA
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Supervised Lenders under § 120.1600(b)
or (c) or under § 120.465;
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■ 21. Amend § 134.205 by revising
paragraph (c) to read as follows:
§ 134.205 The appeal file, confidential
information, and protective orders.
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(c) Public access. Except for
confidential business and financial
information; source selection sensitive
information; income tax returns;
documents and information covered
under § 120.1060 of this title; and other
exempt information, the appeal file is
available to the public pursuant to the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5
U.S.C. 552.
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Jovita Carranza,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2020–04663 Filed 3–13–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0979; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–182–AD; Amendment
39–19868; AD 2020–05–18]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A350–941 and –1041
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report of incorrectly engaged lock
washer tabs of the main landing gear
(MLG) forward pintle bearing (FPB) at
the forward face of the trunnion block.
This AD requires detailed inspections of
the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH)
side MLG FPB nuts and lock washer
tabs, and depending on findings,
accomplishment of repetitive detailed
inspections or 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 April 20,
2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
SUMMARY:
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of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 20, 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–
0979.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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–
0979; 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;
phone and fax: 206–231–3218; email:
kathleen.arrigotti@faa.gov.
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2019–0265, dated October 25, 2019
(‘‘EASA AD 2019–0265’’) (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 December 13, 2019 (84 FR
68063). The NPRM was prompted by a
report of incorrectly engaged lock
washer tabs of the MLG FPB at the
forward face of the trunnion block. The
NPRM proposed to require detailed
inspections of the LH and RH side MLG
FPB nuts and lock washer tabs, and
depending on findings, accomplishment
of repetitive detailed inspections or
corrective actions, as specified in an
EASA AD.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
absence of an engaged lock washer tab
at the bearing nut, which could cause an
unexpected rotation of the nut and loss
of torque, progressively allowing an
axial movement of the bearing housing.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to collapse of a
MLG, possibly resulting in damage to
the airplane and/or injury to occupants.
See the MCAI for additional background
information.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
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this final rule. The FAA has considered
the comment received. Air Line Pilots
Association, International (ALPA)
indicated its support for the NPRM.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule as proposed, except for minor
editorial changes. The FAA has
determined that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
addressing the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
EASA AD 2019–0265 describes
procedures for detailed inspections of
the LH and RH side MLG FPB nuts and
lock washer tabs for any MLG FPB nut
not correctly locked by the lock washer
tab, and depending on findings,
accomplishment of repetitive detailed
inspections for discrepancies or
corrective actions. Corrective actions
include bending the washer tab to lock
the bearing nut and replacing any parts
that have damage or wear. 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 12 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ..........................................................................................
$0
$170
$2,040
The FAA has received no definitive
data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition
actions specified in this AD.
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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
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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
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that authority because it addresses an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
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
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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.
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2020–05–18 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19868; Docket No. FAA–2019–0979;
Product Identifier 2019–NM–182–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 20, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A350–941 and –1041 airplanes, certificated
in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2019–0265, dated October 25, 2019 (‘‘EASA
AD 2019–0265’’).
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of
incorrectly engaged lock washer tabs of the
main landing gear (MLG) forward pintle
bearing (FPB) at the forward face of the
trunnion block. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address absence of an engaged lock washer
tab at the bearing nut, which could cause an
unexpected rotation of the nut and loss of
torque, progressively allowing an axial
movement of the bearing housing. This
condition, if not detected and corrected,
could lead to collapse of a MLG, possibly
resulting in damage to the airplane and/or
injury to occupants.
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(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 2019–0265.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019–0265
(1) Where EASA AD 2019–0265 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2019–0265 does not apply to this AD.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
Although the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2019–0265 specifies
to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
§ 39.13
(f) Compliance
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.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any
service information referenced in EASA AD
2019–0265 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (j)(2)
of this AD, RC procedures and tests must be
done to comply with this AD; any procedures
or tests that are not identified as RC are
recommended. Those procedures and tests
that are not identified as RC may be deviated
from using accepted methods in accordance
with the operator’s maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the
procedures and tests identified as RC can be
done and the airplane can be put back in an
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
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(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:
206–231–3218; email: kathleen.arrigotti@
faa.gov.
(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 2019–0265, dated October 25,
2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2019–
0265, 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
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–2019–0979.
(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 on March 4, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0221; Product
Identifier 2019–SW–042–AD; Amendment
39–19862; AD 2020–04–21]
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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0979; Product Identifier 2019-NM-182-AD; Amendment
39-19868; AD 2020-05-18]
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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 A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report of incorrectly engaged lock washer tabs of the
main landing gear (MLG) forward pintle bearing (FPB) at the forward
face of the trunnion block. This AD requires detailed inspections of
the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) side MLG FPB nuts and lock
washer tabs, and depending on findings, accomplishment of repetitive
detailed inspections or 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 April 20, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference
[[Page 14785]]
of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 20, 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-2019-0979.
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-
0979; 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; phone and fax: 206-231-3218;
email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2019-0265, dated October 25, 2019
(``EASA AD 2019-0265'') (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 December 13, 2019 (84 FR 68063). The NPRM was prompted by a
report of incorrectly engaged lock washer tabs of the MLG FPB at the
forward face of the trunnion block. The NPRM proposed to require
detailed inspections of the LH and RH side MLG FPB nuts and lock washer
tabs, and depending on findings, accomplishment of repetitive detailed
inspections or corrective actions, as specified in an EASA AD.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address absence of an engaged lock
washer tab at the bearing nut, which could cause an unexpected rotation
of the nut and loss of torque, progressively allowing an axial movement
of the bearing housing. This condition, if not detected and corrected,
could lead to collapse of a MLG, possibly resulting in damage to the
airplane and/or injury to occupants. See the MCAI for additional
background information.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The FAA has considered the comment
received. Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) indicated
its support for the NPRM.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment
received, and determined that air safety and the public interest
require adopting this final rule as proposed, except for minor
editorial changes. The FAA has determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2019-0265 describes procedures for detailed inspections of
the LH and RH side MLG FPB nuts and lock washer tabs for any MLG FPB
nut not correctly locked by the lock washer tab, and depending on
findings, accomplishment of repetitive detailed inspections for
discrepancies or corrective actions. Corrective actions include bending
the washer tab to lock the bearing nut and replacing any parts that
have damage or wear. 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 12 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170........................... $0 $170 $2,040
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The FAA has received no definitive data that would enable us to
provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this
AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
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
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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):
2020-05-18 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19868; Docket No. FAA-2019-0979;
Product Identifier 2019-NM-182-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 20, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0265, dated October 25,
2019 (``EASA AD 2019-0265'').
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of incorrectly engaged lock
washer tabs of the main landing gear (MLG) forward pintle bearing
(FPB) at the forward face of the trunnion block. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address absence of an engaged lock washer tab at the
bearing nut, which could cause an unexpected rotation of the nut and
loss of torque, progressively allowing an axial movement of the
bearing housing. This condition, if not detected and corrected,
could lead to collapse of a MLG, possibly resulting in damage to the
airplane and/or injury to 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 2019-0265.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019-0265
(1) Where EASA AD 2019-0265 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2019-0265 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2019-0265
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.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any service information
referenced in EASA AD 2019-0265 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, RC
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen Arrigotti,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and
fax: 206-231-3218; email: [email protected].
(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 2019-0265,
dated October 25, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2019-0265, 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-
2019-0979.
(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 March 4, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-05264 Filed 3-13-20; 8:45 am]
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