Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, 54896-54900 [2020-19386]
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[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2020–18–06 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
21227; Docket No. FAA–2020–0332;
Product Identifier 2020–NM–037–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective October 8, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)
through (4) of this AD, certificated in any
category, as identified in European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020–
0037, dated February 27, 2020; corrected
February 28, 2020 (‘‘EASA AD 2020–0037’’).
(1) Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122
airplanes.
(2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
–115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
(3) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216,
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes.
(4) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that
cracks were detected on the left- and righthand sides of the first rivet hole of the frame
(FR) 43 foot coupling during scheduled
maintenance. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address cracking in the foot coupling, which
could affect the structural integrity of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2020–0037.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020–0037
(1) Where EASA AD 2020–0037 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2020–0037 does not apply to this AD.
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(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2020–0037 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, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
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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-AVS-AIR730-AMOC@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
2020–0037 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,
International Section, Transport Standards
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 2020–0037, dated February 27,
2020; corrected February 28, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2020–
0037, contact the EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone
+49 221 8999 000; 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
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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–2020–0332.
(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 August 20, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2020–19401 Filed 9–2–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0783; Project
Identifier MCAI–2020–01026–T; Amendment
39–21225; AD 2020–18–04]
RIN 2120–AA64
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 A350–941 and –1041
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report of a slat system jam during
landing. This AD requires a one-time
health check of the slat power control
unit (PCU) torque sensing unit (TSU) for
discrepancies, and corrective actions if
necessary; a detailed inspection of the
left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) slat
transmission systems for discrepancies,
and corrective actions if necessary; and
LH and RH track 12 slat gear rotary
actuator (SGRA) water drainage and
vent plug cleaning (which includes an
inspection for moisture), 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
September 18, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of September 18, 2020.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by October 19, 2020.
SUMMARY:
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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; phone: +49 221 8999
000; 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–
0783.
ADDRESSES:
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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–2020–
0783; 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:
Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone 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
2020–0163R1, dated August 7, 2020
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(‘‘EASA AD 2020–0163R1’’) (also
referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus SAS Model A350–941 and
–1041 airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report of
a slat system jam during landing. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address a slat
system jam during landing phase which
could lead to a double shaft
disconnection or rupture, potentially
causing one or more slat surfaces to be
no longer connected to either the slat
wing tip brake or the slat PCU, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the
airplane. See the MCAI for additional
background information.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
EASA AD 2020–0163R1 describes
procedures for a one-time health check
of the slat PCU TSU for discrepancies
(i.e., for certain TSU values), and
corrective actions (corrective actions
include repairing discrepancies, and
repeating the slat PCU TSU health
check, and replacing the slat PCU); a
detailed inspection of the LH and RH
slat transmission systems for
discrepancies (e.g., wear, scratches, and
abrasion), and corrective actions
(corrective actions may include
replacing parts); and LH and RH track
12 SGRA water drainage and vent plug
cleaning (which includes an inspection
for moisture). 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 the
FAA’s 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 accomplishing the
actions specified in EASA AD 2020–
0163R1, described previously, as
incorporated by reference, except for
any differences identified as exceptions
in the regulatory text of this AD.
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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
2020–0163R1 is incorporated by
reference in this final rule. This AD,
therefore, requires compliance with
EASA AD 2020–0163R1 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 2020–0163R1 that is required
for compliance with EASA AD 2020–
0163R1 is available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2020–0783.
Justification for Immediate Adoption
and Determination of the Effective Date
Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies
to dispense with notice and comment
procedures for rules when the agency,
for ‘‘good cause,’’ finds that those
procedures are ‘‘impracticable,
unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.’’ Under this section, an agency,
upon finding good cause, may issue a
final rule without providing notice and
seeking comment prior to issuance.
Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules
effective in less than thirty days, upon
a finding of good cause.
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 a slat system jam during
landing could lead to a double shaft
disconnection/rupture, potentially
causing one or more slat surfaces to be
no longer connected to either the slat
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wing tip brake or the slat PCU, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the
airplane. In addition, the compliance
time for the required action is shorter
than the time necessary for the public to
comment and for publication of the final
rule. Therefore this rule must be issued
immediately, to ensure the safety of the
flight crews conducting such flights.
Accordingly, notice and opportunity for
prior public comment are impracticable
and contrary to the public interest
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).
In addition, the FAA finds that good
cause exists pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d)
for making this amendment effective in
less than 30 days, for the same reasons
the FAA found good cause.
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–2020–0783; Project Identifier
MCAI–2020–01026–T’’ at the beginning
of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of
the proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. Except for Confidential
Business Information (CBI) as described
in the following paragraph, and other
information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, 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.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial
information that is both customarily and
actually treated as private by its owner.
Under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt
from public disclosure. If your
comments responsive to this AD contain
commercial or financial information
that is customarily treated as private,
that you actually treat as private, and
that is relevant or responsive to this AD,
it is important that you clearly designate
the submitted comments as CBI. Please
mark each page of your submission
containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA
will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they
will not be placed in the public docket
of this AD. Submissions containing CBI
should be sent to the person identified
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section. Any commentary
that
the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be
placed in the public docket for this
rulemaking.
Interim Action
The FAA considers this AD interim
action. The inspection reports that are
required by this AD will enable the
manufacturer to obtain better insight
into the nature, cause, and extent of the
issue, and eventually to develop final
action to address the unsafe condition.
Once final action has been identified,
the FAA might consider further
rulemaking.
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 14 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
11 work-hours × $85 per hour = $935 ......................................................................
$0
Cost per product
$935
Cost on U.S.
operators
$13,090
* Table does not include estimated costs for reporting.
The FAA estimates that it takes about
1 work-hour per product to comply with
the reporting requirement in this AD.
The average labor rate is $85 per hour.
Based on these figures, the FAA
estimates the cost of reporting on U.S.
operators to be $1,190, or $85 per
product
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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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to 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 control
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number for the collection of information
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The
paperwork cost associated with this AD
has been detailed in the Costs of
Compliance section of this document
and includes time for reviewing
instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to Information
Collection Clearance Officer, Federal
Aviation Administration, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
76177–1524.
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
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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
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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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2020–18–04 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
21225; Docket No. FAA–2020–0783;
Project Identifier MCAI–2020–01026–T.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective September 18,
2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model
A350–941 and –1041 airplanes, certificated
in any category.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of a slat
system jam during landing. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address a slat system jam
during landing which could lead to a double
shaft disconnection/rupture, potentially
causing one or more slat surfaces to be no
longer connected to either the slat wing tip
brake or the slat power control unit (PCU),
possibly resulting in reduced 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 2020–0163R1,
dated August 7, 2020 (‘‘EASA AD 2020–
0163R1’’).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020–0163
(1) Where EASA AD 2020–0163R1 refers to
its effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2020–0163R1 refers to
July 27, 2020, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(3) Where EASA AD 2020–0163R1 requires
certain actions to be done ‘‘before exceeding
the thresholds specified in the AOT [alert
operators transmission],’’ this AD requires
those actions to be done ‘‘at the applicable
compliance time specified in paragraph
4.2.3.1 of the AOT.’’
(4) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2020–0163R1 does not apply to this AD.
(5) Paragraph (5) of EASA AD 2020–
0163R1 specifies to report the results of the
actions specified in paragraph (1) of EASA
AD 2020–0163R1 to Airbus within a certain
compliance time. For this AD, report the
results at the applicable time specified in
paragraph (h)(5)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) If the action was done on or after the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 30 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the action 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-AVS-AIR730-AMOC@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
2020–0163R1 that contains paragraphs that
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are labeled as RC: Except as required by
paragraphs (h)(5) and (i)(2) of this AD, the
instructions in RC paragraphs, including
subparagraphs under an RC paragraph, must
be done to comply with this AD; any
paragraphs, including subparagraphs under
that paragraph, that are not identified as RC
are recommended. The instructions in
paragraphs, including subparagraphs under
that paragraph, 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
instructions identified as RC can be done and
the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to
instructions identified as RC require approval
of an AMOC.
(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 Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax: 206–231–3218; email:
kathleen.arrigotti@faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2020–0163R1, dated August 7,
2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2020–
0163R1, contact the EASA, KonradAdenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
phone: +49 221 8999 000; 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.
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(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–2020–0783.
(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 August 20, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0456; Product
Identifier 2020–NM–053–AD; Amendment
39–21221; AD 2020–17–16]
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 A330–202, –203,
–223, –243, –301, –321, –322, –323,
–341, –342, and –343 airplanes; and
Model A340–200 and –300 series
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report indicating that the allowable load
limits on the vertical tail plane could be
reached and possibly exceeded in cases
of multiple rudder doublet inputs. This
AD requires upgrading the flight control
data concentrator (FCDC), associated
flight control primary computer (FCPC),
and flight warning computer (FWC), and
activation of the stop rudder input aural
warning (SRIW) device, 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 October 8,
2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of October 8, 2020.
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For EASA material
incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact the EASA, KonradAdenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne,
Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000;
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–
0456.
ADDRESSES:
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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–2020–
0456; 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,
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:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3229; email
vladimir.ulyanov@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2020–0077, dated March 31, 2020
(‘‘EASA AD 2020–0077’’) (also referred
to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A330–
202, –203, –223, –243, –301, –321, –322,
–323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes;
and Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311,
–312, and –313 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
A330–202, –203, –223, –243, –301,
–321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
airplanes; and Model A340–211, –212,
–213, –311, –312, and –313 airplanes.
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The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on May 22, 2020 (85 FR 31083).
The NPRM was prompted by a report
indicating that the allowable load limits
on the vertical tail plane could be
reached and possibly exceeded in cases
of multiple rudder doublet inputs. The
NPRM proposed to require upgrading
the FCDC, associated FCPC, and FWC,
and activation of the SRIW device, as
specified in EASA AD 2020–0077.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
cases of multiple rudder doublet inputs,
which could lead to excessive load on
the vertical tail plane and a subsequent
loss of control of the airplane. See the
MCAI for additional background
information.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. The following presents
the comments received on the NPRM
and the FAA’s response to each
comment.
Supportive Comment
Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), indicated its
support for the NPRM.
Request To Revise Applicability
Paragraph
Delta Air Lines requested revising the
Applicability paragraph (paragraphs
(c)(1) through (4) of this AD) to add the
phrase ‘‘except those that have
embodied Airbus modification 49144.’’
Delta noted that the phrase is in EASA
AD 2020–0077. Delta suggested that
including the phrase in paragraph (c) of
the NPRM would allow a definitive
determination of whether an airplane is
affected, without reading EASA AD
2020–0077.
The FAA disagrees with the
commenter’s request. Paragraph (c) of
this AD states the airplane models as
identified in EASA AD 2020–0077.
EASA AD 2020–0077 states in their
applicability statement that airplanes on
which Airbus modification 49144 has
been embodied are excluded from the
requirements. In the interest of
streamlining the process for this AD and
to minimize the potential for errors, the
FAA has used incorporation by
reference, the process which allows the
FAA to refer to material published
elsewhere without republishing that
material in this AD or the Federal
Register. Because EASA AD 2020–0077
is incorporated by reference in this AD
under 1 CFR part 51, referring to the
document itself is the same as
specifically stating the language used in
the Applicability section of EASA AD
2020–0077 directly in this AD.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0783; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01026-T;
Amendment 39-21225; AD 2020-18-04]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by
a report of a slat system jam during landing. This AD requires a one-
time health check of the slat power control unit (PCU) torque sensing
unit (TSU) for discrepancies, and corrective actions if necessary; a
detailed inspection of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) slat
transmission systems for discrepancies, and corrective actions if
necessary; and LH and RH track 12 slat gear rotary actuator (SGRA)
water drainage and vent plug cleaning (which includes an inspection for
moisture), 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 September 18, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September
18, 2020.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by October 19, 2020.
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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; phone: +49
221 8999 000; 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-2020-0783.
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-
0783; 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: Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation 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 2020-0163R1, dated August 7, 2020
(``EASA AD 2020-0163R1'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report of a slat system jam during
landing. The FAA is issuing this AD to address a slat system jam during
landing phase which could lead to a double shaft disconnection or
rupture, potentially causing one or more slat surfaces to be no longer
connected to either the slat wing tip brake or the slat PCU, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the airplane. See the MCAI for
additional background information.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2020-0163R1 describes procedures for a one-time health
check of the slat PCU TSU for discrepancies (i.e., for certain TSU
values), and corrective actions (corrective actions include repairing
discrepancies, and repeating the slat PCU TSU health check, and
replacing the slat PCU); a detailed inspection of the LH and RH slat
transmission systems for discrepancies (e.g., wear, scratches, and
abrasion), and corrective actions (corrective actions may include
replacing parts); and LH and RH track 12 SGRA water drainage and vent
plug cleaning (which includes an inspection for moisture). 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 the FAA's 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 accomplishing the actions specified in EASA AD
2020-0163R1, described previously, as incorporated by reference, except
for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of
this AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance Information
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA initially worked with Airbus and EASA to develop a
process to use certain EASA ADs as the primary source of information
for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has
since coordinated with other manufacturers and civil aviation
authorities (CAAs) to use this process. As a result, EASA AD 2020-
0163R1 is incorporated by reference in this final rule. This AD,
therefore, requires compliance with EASA AD 2020-0163R1 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
2020-0163R1 that is required for compliance with EASA AD 2020-0163R1 is
available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-0783.
Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective
Date
Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and
comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds
that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to
the public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking
comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days,
upon a finding of good cause.
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 a slat system jam during landing could lead to a double shaft
disconnection/rupture, potentially causing one or more slat surfaces to
be no longer connected to either the slat
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wing tip brake or the slat PCU, possibly resulting in reduced control
of the airplane. In addition, the compliance time for the required
action is shorter than the time necessary for the public to comment and
for publication of the final rule. Therefore this rule must be issued
immediately, to ensure the safety of the flight crews conducting such
flights. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment
are impracticable and contrary to the public interest pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).
In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days,
for the same reasons the FAA found good cause.
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-2020-0783;
Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01026-T'' at the beginning of your
comments. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the
proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include
supporting data. Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as
described in the following paragraph, and other information as
described in 14 CFR 11.35, 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.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to the
person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Any
commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated
as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.
Interim Action
The FAA considers this AD interim action. The inspection reports
that are required by this AD will enable the manufacturer to obtain
better insight into the nature, cause, and extent of the issue, and
eventually to develop final action to address the unsafe condition.
Once final action has been identified, the FAA might consider further
rulemaking.
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 14 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 on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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11 work-hours x $85 per hour = $935................... $0 $935 $13,090
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* Table does not include estimated costs for reporting.
The FAA estimates that it takes about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the reporting requirement in this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, the FAA estimates the
cost of reporting on U.S. operators to be $1,190, or $85 per product
The FAA has received no definitive data that would enable us to
provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this
AD.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to 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 control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation
Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524.
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
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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
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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):
2020-18-04 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-21225; Docket No. FAA-2020-0783;
Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01026-T.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective September 18, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041
airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of a slat system jam during
landing. The FAA is issuing this AD to address a slat system jam
during landing which could lead to a double shaft disconnection/
rupture, potentially causing one or more slat surfaces to be no
longer connected to either the slat wing tip brake or the slat power
control unit (PCU), possibly resulting in reduced control of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2020-0163R1, dated August 7, 2020 (``EASA AD 2020-0163R1'').
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0163
(1) Where EASA AD 2020-0163R1 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2020-0163R1 refers to July 27, 2020, this AD
requires using the effective date of this AD.
(3) Where EASA AD 2020-0163R1 requires certain actions to be
done ``before exceeding the thresholds specified in the AOT [alert
operators transmission],'' this AD requires those actions to be done
``at the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph 4.2.3.1
of the AOT.''
(4) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0163R1 does not
apply to this AD.
(5) Paragraph (5) of EASA AD 2020-0163R1 specifies to report the
results of the actions specified in paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2020-
0163R1 to Airbus within a certain compliance time. For this AD,
report the results at the applicable time specified in paragraph
(h)(5)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) If the action was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the action 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: [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 2020-0163R1 that contains paragraphs that are
labeled as RC: Except as required by paragraphs (h)(5) and (i)(2) of
this AD, the instructions in RC paragraphs, including subparagraphs
under an RC paragraph, must be done to comply with this AD; any
paragraphs, including subparagraphs under that paragraph, that are
not identified as RC are recommended. The instructions in
paragraphs, including subparagraphs under that paragraph, 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 instructions
identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to instructions
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
(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 Kathleen Arrigotti,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and
fax: 206-231-3218; email: [email protected].
(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 2020-0163R1,
dated August 7, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2020-0163R1, contact the EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999
000; email: [email protected]; internet: www.easa.europa.eu. You
may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
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(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-2020-0783.
(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 August 20, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-19386 Filed 9-2-20; 8:45 am]
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