Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, 41177-41180 [2020-14778]
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 54, Nacelles/pylons.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
cracking on the left-hand (LH) and right-hand
(RH) sides of engine pylon inboard lower link
lugs. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
cracking of the engine pylon lower link lugs,
which could cause the loss of engine pylon
integrity, and could result in engine
separation from the wing, loss of airplane
controllability, and possible injury to persons
on the ground.
(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, Ageˆncia Nacional de
Aviac¸a˜o Civil (ANAC) AD 2020–01–02,
effective January 28, 2020 (‘‘ANAC AD 2020–
01–02’’).
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(h) Exceptions to ANAC AD 2020–01–02
(1) Where ANAC AD 2020–01–02 refers to
its effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) Where ANAC AD 2020–01–02 requires
contacting ‘‘ANAC and Embraer . . . to
approve an adequate repair,’’ for this AD,
obtain repair instructions using the
procedures specified in paragraph (i)(2) of
this AD and do the repair.
(3) The ‘‘Alternative methods of
compliance (AMOCs)’’ section of ANAC AD
2020–01–02 does not apply to this AD.
(4) Paragraph (e) of ANAC AD 2020–01–02
specifies to report inspection results to
ANAC and Yabora˜ Indu´stria Aerona´utica
S.A. within a certain compliance time. For
this AD, report inspection results at the
applicable time specified in paragraph
(h)(4)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation 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 Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
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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, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA; or
ANAC; or ANAC’s authorized Designee. If
approved by the ANAC Designee, the
approval must include the Designee’s
authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For
service information that contains steps that
are labeled as RC, the provisions of
paragraphs (i)(3)(i) and (ii) of this AD apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
requirement is removed from that step or
substep. An AMOC is required for any
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled 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 RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
(4) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
Statement: A federal agency may not conduct
or sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to
a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this
information collection is 2120–0056. Public
reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 1 hour per
response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources,
gathering and maintaining the data needed,
and completing and reviewing the collection
of information. All responses to this
collection of information are mandatory as
required by this AD. Send comments
regarding this burden estimate or any other
aspect of this collection of information,
including suggestions for reducing this
burden to Information Collection Clearance
Officer, Federal Aviation Administration,
10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
76177–1524.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
fax 206–231–3221; email krista.greer@
faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
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(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) Ageˆncia Nacional de Aviac
¸a˜o Civil
(ANAC) AD 2020–01–02, effective January
28, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about ANAC AD 2020–
01–02, contact ANAC, Aeronautical Products
Certification Branch (GGCP), Rua Dr. Orlando
Feirabend Filho, 230—Centro Empresarial
Aquarius—Torre B—Andares 14 a 18, Parque
Residencial Aquarius, CEP 12.246–190—Sa˜o
Jose´ dos Campos—SP, BRAZIL, Tel: 55 (12)
3203–6600; Email: pac@anac.gov.br. You
may find this IBR material on the ANAC
website at https://sistemas.anac.gov.br/
certificacao/DA/DAE.asp.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety 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–2020–0202.
(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 June 18, 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–2020–0589; Product
Identifier 2020–NM–093–AD; Amendment
39–19920; AD 2020–12–11]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A319–111, –112,
–113, –114, –115, –151N, and –153N
airplanes; Model A320–251N, –252N,
–253N, –271N, –272N, and –273N
airplanes; and Model A321–251N,
–251NX, –252N, –252NX, –253N,
SUMMARY:
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–253NX, –271N, –271NX, –272N, and
–272NX airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report of a non-stabilized
approach followed by an automatic goaround, which led to an airplane pitchup attitude and resulted in an auto-pilot
disconnection. This AD requires
revising the airplane flight manual
(AFM) and applicable corresponding
operational procedures to limit the use
of speed brakes in certain airplane
configurations and informing all flight
crews, thereafter, to operate the airplane
with limitations accordingly, 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.
This AD becomes effective July
24, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 24, 2020.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by August 24, 2020.
DATES:
You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
For material incorporated by reference
(IBR) in this AD, contact the EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
89990 1000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu;
internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may
find this IBR material on the EASA
website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
You may view this IBR material at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety 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–2020–
0589.
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ADDRESSES:
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Examining the AD Docket
FAA’s Determination
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2020–
0589; 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 AD, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, the FAA has been
notified of the unsafe condition
described in the MCAI referenced
above. The FAA is issuing this AD
because the FAA evaluated all pertinent
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3223; email
sanjay.ralhan@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2020–0118, dated May 22, 2020 (‘‘EASA
AD 2020–0118’’) (also referred to as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS
Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
–115, –151N, and –153N airplanes;
Model A320–251N, –252N, –253N,
–271N, –272N, and –273N airplanes;
and Model A321–251N, –251NX,
–252N, –252NX, –253N,–253NX, –271N,
–271NX, –272N, and –272NX airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report of
a non-stabilized approach followed by
an automatic go-around, which led to an
airplane pitch-up attitude and resulted
in an auto-pilot disconnection. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address certain
airplane configurations, which could
result in auto-pilot disconnection and
high angle-of-attack, and consequent
increased workload for the flightcrew
during a critical phase of flight and
possible loss of control of the airplane.
See the MCAI for additional background
information.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
EASA AD 2020–0118 describes
procedures for revising the AFM to limit
the use of speed brakes in certain
landing conditions.
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.
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Requirements of This AD
This AD requires revising the existing
AFM and applicable corresponding
operational procedures to limit the use
of speed brakes in certain airplane
configurations and informing all flight
crews, thereafter, to operate the airplane
with limitations accordingly, as
specified in EASA 2020–0118 as
incorporated by reference, except for
any differences identified as exceptions
in the regulatory text of this AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance
Information
In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to
improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA initially worked with
Airbus and EASA to develop a process
to use certain EASA ADs as the primary
source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding
FAA ADs. The FAA has since
coordinated with other manufacturers
and civil aviation authorities (CAAs) to
use this process. As a result, EASA AD
2020–0118 is incorporated by reference
in this final rule. This AD, therefore,
requires compliance with EASA AD
2020–0118 in its entirety, through that
incorporation, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this AD. Using
common terms that are the same as the
heading of a particular section in the
EASA AD does not mean that operators
need comply only with that section. For
example, where the AD requirement
refers to ‘‘all required actions and
compliance times,’’ compliance with
this AD requirement is not limited to
the section titled ‘‘Required Action(s)
and Compliance Time(s)’’ in the EASA
AD. Service information specified in
EASA AD 2020–0118 that is required for
compliance with EASA AD 2020–0118
is available on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2020–
0589.
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FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD without providing an opportunity
for public comments prior to adoption.
The FAA has found that the risk to the
flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because after a go-around initiation
under certain configurations, pitch up
attitude may increase followed by autopilot disconnection and high angle-ofattack, which could lead to consequent
increased workload for the flightcrew
during a critical phase of flight and a
possible loss of control of the airplane.
Therefore, the FAA finds good cause
that notice and opportunity for prior
public comment are impracticable. In
addition, for the reasons stated above,
the FAA finds that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in less
than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
the FAA did not precede it by notice
and opportunity for public comment.
The FAA invites you to send any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your
comments to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2020–0589; Product Identifier
2020–NM–093–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. The FAA specifically
invites comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental,
and energy aspects of this AD. The FAA
will consider all comments received by
the closing date and may amend this AD
based on those comments.
The FAA will post all comments the
FAA receives, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal information you provide.
The FAA will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact the FAA receives about this AD.
Interim Action
The FAA considers this AD interim
action. When final action is later
identified, the agency might consider
further rulemaking then.
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
The requirements of the RFA do not
apply when an agency finds good cause
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule
without prior notice and comment.
Because the FAA has determined that it
has good cause to adopt this rule
without notice and comment, RFA
analysis is not required.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 380 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
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ....................................................................
None ........................................
$85
$32,300
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.
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Regulatory Findings
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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.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2020–12–11 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19920; Docket No. FAA–2020–0589;
Product Identifier 2020–NM–093–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective July 24, 2020.
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(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model
airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1)
through (3) inclusive, certificated in any
category.
(1) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
–115, –151N, and –153N airplanes.
(2) Model A320–251N, –252N, –253N,
–271N, –272N, and –273N airplanes.
(3) Model A321–251N, –251NX, –252N,
–252NX, –253N, –253NX, –271N, –271NX,
–272N, and –272NX airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 22, Auto Flight.
(e) Reason
■
§ 39.13
The FAA determined that 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.
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For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska.
This AD was prompted by a report of a
non-stabilized approach followed by an
automatic go-around, which lead to an
airplane pitch-up attitude and resulted in an
auto-pilot disconnection. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address certain airplane
configurations, which could result in autopilot disconnection and high angle-of-attack,
and consequent increased workload for the
flightcrew during a critical phase of flight
and possible loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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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, European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020–0118, dated
May 22, 2020 (‘‘EASA AD 2020–0118’’).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020–0118
(1) Where EASA AD 2020–0118 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2020–0118 does not apply to this AD.
(3) Paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2020–0118
specifies amending ‘‘the applicable AFM
[airplane flight manual],’’ but this AD
requires amending ‘‘the applicable AFM and
applicable corresponding operational
procedures.’’
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(i) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits, as described in 14
CFR 21.197 and 21.199, are not allowed.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation 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 Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-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, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation 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
2020–0118 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 Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
fax 206–231–3223; email sanjay.ralhan@
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 2020–0118, dated May 22, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2020–
0118, 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,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety 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–2020–0589.
(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 June 11, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2020–14778 Filed 7–8–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0575; Product
Identifier 2020–NM–096–AD; Amendment
39–19924; AD 2020–12–15]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc., Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–700–1A10
and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a report that certain
safety valves at the left- and right-hand
sides of the cabin pressure control
system were not installed correctly and
that the trunnion nuts used to fasten the
V-band clamp were over torqued. This
AD requires a measurement of the
trunnion nut torque of the V-band
clamp, an inspection of the safety valve
and airplane bulkhead flange area for
any cracking and deformations, and
corrective actions, if necessary. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
SUMMARY:
This AD becomes effective July
24, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of July 24, 2020.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by August 24, 2020.
DATES:
You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this final rule, contact Bombardier, Inc.,
200 Coˆte-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Que´bec H4S 2A3, Canada; North
America toll-free telephone 1–866–538–
1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–514–
855–2999; email ac.yul@
aero.bombardier.com; internet https://
www.bombardier.com. You may view
this referenced service information at
the FAA, Airworthiness Products
Section, Operational Safety 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 on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2020–0575.
ADDRESSES:
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[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 41177-41180]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-14778]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0589; Product Identifier 2020-NM-093-AD; Amendment
39-19920; AD 2020-12-11]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -151N, and -153N
airplanes; Model A320-251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N
airplanes; and Model A321-251N, -251NX, -252N, -252NX, -253N,
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-253NX, -271N, -271NX, -272N, and -272NX airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report of a non-stabilized approach followed by an
automatic go-around, which led to an airplane pitch-up attitude and
resulted in an auto-pilot disconnection. This AD requires revising the
airplane flight manual (AFM) and applicable corresponding operational
procedures to limit the use of speed brakes in certain airplane
configurations and informing all flight crews, thereafter, to operate
the airplane with limitations accordingly, 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 July 24, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 24,
2020.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by August 24, 2020.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For 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,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety 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-2020-0589.
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-2020-
0589; 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 AD, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for Docket Operations is listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223;
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 2020-0118, dated May 22, 2020
(``EASA AD 2020-0118'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for all Airbus SAS Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -
151N, and -153N airplanes; Model A320-251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N,
and -273N airplanes; and Model A321-251N, -251NX, -252N, -252NX, -
253N,-253NX, -271N, -271NX, -272N, and -272NX airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report of a non-stabilized approach
followed by an automatic go-around, which led to an airplane pitch-up
attitude and resulted in an auto-pilot disconnection. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address certain airplane configurations, which could
result in auto-pilot disconnection and high angle-of-attack, and
consequent increased workload for the flightcrew during a critical
phase of flight and possible loss of control of the airplane. See the
MCAI for additional background information.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2020-0118 describes procedures for revising the AFM to
limit the use of speed brakes in certain landing conditions.
This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA's Determination
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, the FAA
has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA is issuing this AD because the FAA evaluated
all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.
Requirements of This AD
This AD requires revising the existing AFM and applicable
corresponding operational procedures to limit the use of speed brakes
in certain airplane configurations and informing all flight crews,
thereafter, to operate the airplane with limitations accordingly, as
specified in EASA 2020-0118 as incorporated by reference, except for
any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this
AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance Information
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA initially worked with Airbus and EASA to develop a
process to use certain EASA ADs as the primary source of information
for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has
since coordinated with other manufacturers and civil aviation
authorities (CAAs) to use this process. As a result, EASA AD 2020-0118
is incorporated by reference in this final rule. This AD, therefore,
requires compliance with EASA AD 2020-0118 in its entirety, through
that incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions
in the regulatory text of this AD. Using common terms that are the same
as the heading of a particular section in the EASA AD does not mean
that operators need comply only with that section. For example, where
the AD requirement refers to ``all required actions and compliance
times,'' compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the
section titled ``Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)'' in the
EASA AD. Service information specified in EASA AD 2020-0118 that is
required for compliance with EASA AD 2020-0118 is available on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2020-0589.
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FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because after a go-around initiation under certain configurations,
pitch up attitude may increase followed by auto-pilot disconnection and
high angle-of-attack, which could lead to consequent increased workload
for the flightcrew during a critical phase of flight and a possible
loss of control of the airplane. Therefore, the FAA finds good cause
that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable.
In addition, for the reasons stated above, the FAA finds that good
cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and the FAA did not precede it by notice and opportunity for
public comment. The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data,
views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2020-0589;
Product Identifier 2020-NM-093-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. The FAA will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
AD based on those comments.
The FAA will post all comments the FAA receives, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive
verbal contact the FAA receives about this AD.
Interim Action
The FAA considers this AD interim action. When final action is
later identified, the agency might consider further rulemaking then.
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
The requirements of the RFA do not apply when an agency finds good
cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and
comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt
this rule without notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 380 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85............. None........................... $85 $32,300
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA determined that 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, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
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
0
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2020-12-11 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19920; Docket No. FAA-2020-0589;
Product Identifier 2020-NM-093-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective July 24, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) inclusive, certificated in any
category.
(1) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -151N, and -153N
airplanes.
(2) Model A320-251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N
airplanes.
(3) Model A321-251N, -251NX, -252N, -252NX, -253N, -253NX, -
271N, -271NX, -272N, and -272NX airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 22, Auto Flight.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of a non-stabilized approach
followed by an automatic go-around, which lead to an airplane pitch-
up attitude and resulted in an auto-pilot disconnection. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address certain airplane configurations, which
could result in auto-pilot disconnection and high angle-of-attack,
and consequent increased workload for the flightcrew during a
critical phase of flight and possible loss of control of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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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, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2020-0118, dated May 22, 2020 (``EASA AD 2020-0118'').
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0118
(1) Where EASA AD 2020-0118 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0118 does not apply
to this AD.
(3) Paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2020-0118 specifies amending ``the
applicable AFM [airplane flight manual],'' but this AD requires
amending ``the applicable AFM and applicable corresponding
operational procedures.''
(i) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits, as described in 14 CFR 21.197 and
21.199, are not allowed.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation 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 Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, 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, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation 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 2020-0118 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 Sanjay Ralhan,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3223; 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 2020-0118,
dated May 22, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2020-0118, 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, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety 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-2020-0589.
(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 June 11, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-14778 Filed 7-8-20; 8:45 am]
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