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or play, before further flight, replace the M/
R servo actuator.
(ii) Inspecting for protrusion of the
threaded shouldered bushing (c) from the
punched lockwasher (b) as depicted in Figure
3 of EASB 67.00.17, 67A016, 67.00.77,
67.00.48, or 67A021, as applicable to your
helicopter. If there is a protrusion, before
further flight, replace the M/R servo actuator.
(iii) Inspecting the alignment between the
punching of the punched lockwasher (b) and
the stud of the lower ball end fitting (f) as
depicted in Figure 4 of EASB 67.00.17,
67A016, 67.00.77, 67.00.48, or 67A021, as
applicable to your helicopter. If there is
misalignment, before further flight, replace
the M/R servo actuator.
(2) After accomplishing paragraph (e)(1) of
this AD, before further flight, apply a
slippage mark from the actuator rod (a)
(excluding the chamfered part of the rod) to
the nut (e), including the punched
lockwasher (b) and the lockwasher (d) as
depicted in Figure 5 of EASB 67.00.17,
67A016, 67.00.77, 67.00.48, or 67A021, as
applicable to your helicopter.
(3) If any parts were required to be
replaced as a result of the inspections
required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD,
within 10 days after completing the
inspection, report the information in
Appendix 1 to this AD by email to
support.technical-hydraulics.ah@airbus.com.
(4) For Model SA–365N, SA–365N1, AS–
365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1
helicopters, as of the effective date of this
AD, do not install an M/R servo actuator
identified in paragraph (a)(1) of this AD on
any helicopter, unless the actions required by
paragraphs (e)(1) and (2) of this AD have
been accomplished.
(5) For Model AS350B3, AS355F,
AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP,
EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters, as of the
effective date of this AD, do not install an M/
R servo actuator identified in paragraph (a)(2)
of this AD on any helicopter, unless the
actions required by paragraphs (e)(1) and (2)
of this AD have been accomplished.
(f) 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 currently 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.
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.
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(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Rotorcraft Standards
Branch, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
AD. Send your proposal to: Matthew L.
Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, DSCO
Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort
Worth, TX 76177; telephone 817–222–5251;
email 9-ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, the FAA suggests
that you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office, before
operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.
(h) Additional Information
(1) Airbus Helicopters EASB Nos. 67.00.10,
67.11, and 67.00.33, each Revision 0 and
dated July 25, 2019, which are not
incorporated by reference, contain additional
information about the subject of this AD. For
service information identified in this AD,
contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum
Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone
972–641–0000 or 800–232–0323; fax 972–
641–3775; or at https://www.airbus.com/
helicopters/services/technical-support.html.
You may view a copy of the service
information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth,
TX 76177.
(2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD No. 2019–0184, dated July 29,
2019. You may view the EASA AD on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA–2020–0856.
(i) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 6730, Rotorcraft Servo System.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert
Service Bulletin (EASB) No. 67.00.17,
Revision 0, dated July 25, 2019.
(ii) Airbus Helicopters EASB No. 67A016,
Revision 0, dated July 25, 2019.
(iii) Airbus Helicopters EASB No. 67.00.77,
Revision 0, dated July 25, 2019.
(iv) Airbus Helicopters EASB No. 67.00.48,
Revision 0, dated July 25, 2019.
(v) Airbus Helicopters EASB No. 67A021,
Revision 0, dated July 25, 2019.
Note 1 to paragraph (j)(2): Airbus
Helicopters EASB Nos. 67.00.17, 67A016,
67.00.77, 67.00.48, and 67A021, each
Revision 0 and dated July 25, 2019 are copublished as one document along with
Airbus Helicopters EASB Nos. 67.00.10,
67.11, and 67.00.33, each Revision 0 and
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dated July 25, 2019, which are not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N
Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
telephone 972–641–0000 or 800–232–0323;
fax 972–641–3775; or at https://
www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/
technical-support.html.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 817–222–5110.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
email fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Appendix 1 to AD 2020–20–14
Report the following information by email
to support.technical-hydraulics.ah@
airbus.com. (Airbus Helicopters Emergency
Alert Service Bulletin Nos. 67.00.17, 67A016,
67.00.77, 67.00.48, and 67A021, each
Revision 0 and dated July 25, 2019.)
(1) Date of Inspection:
(2) Helicopter Model and Serial Number:
(3) Total hours time-in-service (TIS) on the
aircraft:
(4) Date of manufacture of the main rotor
(M/R) servo actuator:
(5) Total hours TIS on M/R servo actuator:
(6) Total hours TIS since last service of the
M/R servo actuator and description of
service:
(7) Describe in detail any information and
findings and, if possible, provide photos.
Issued on September 24, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, 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–2020–0343; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–206–AD; Amendment
39–21272; AD 2020–20–16]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018–17–
05, which applied to all Airbus SAS
SUMMARY:
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Model A350–941 and –1041 airplanes.
AD 2018–17–05 required a check of the
insulation resistance of the direct drive
solenoid valve (DDSOV) of each affected
electro-hydrostatic actuator (EHA) and
applicable corrective actions. Since the
FAA issued AD 2018–17–05, it was
determined that certain EHA part
numbers can be modified and reidentified as specified in a European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
AD, which could inadvertently remove
certain part numbers from the
applicability in other EHA-related ADs
including AD 2018–17–05. This AD was
prompted by reports of EHA units that
were returned to the manufacturer with
degraded insulation resistance in the
DDSOV; investigation results revealed
that moisture ingress, due to incorrect
sealing application, had caused this
degradation. This AD was also
prompted by a report of a technical
issue detected on EHAs installed on
inboard ailerons and elevators, causing
potential erroneous monitoring of those
actuators. This AD requires a check of
the insulation resistance of the DDSOV
of each affected EHA and applicable
corrective actions, and modification or
replacement of certain EHAs; as
specified in two EASA ADs, which are
incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November
12, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of November 12, 2020.
ADDRESSES: For material incorporated
by reference (IBR) in this AD, contact
the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-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–
0343.
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–
0343; or in person at Docket Operations
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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:
Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3218;
Kathleen.Arrigotti@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2019–0301, dated December 12, 2019
(‘‘EASA 2019–0301’’); and EASA AD
2020–0027R1, dated February 21, 2020
(‘‘EASA AD 2020–0027R1’’); (these ADs
are 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. EASA
AD 2020–0027R1 supersedes EASA AD
2018–0141, dated July 3, 2018 (which
corresponds to FAA AD 2018–17–05,
Amendment 39–19359 (83 FR 40438,
August 15, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–17–05’’)).
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2018–17–05.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on May 1, 2020 (85 FR 25345).
AD 2018–17–05 applied to all Airbus
SAS Model A350–941 and –1041
airplanes and addressed degraded
insulation resistance in the DDSOV, due
to incorrect sealing application, which
could lead to the DDSOV being unable
to command or maintain the EHA in
active mode, possibly resulting in
reduced control of the airplane. Since
AD 2018–17–05 was issued, it has been
determined that certain EHA part
numbers can be modified and
reidentified as described in EASA AD
2019–0301, which would inadvertently
remove certain part numbers from the
applicability in other EHA-related ADs.
Therefore, EASA issued AD 2020–
0027R1 to revise the definition of an
affected EHA.
In addition to the determination that
certain EHA part numbers might have
been inadvertently removed from the
actions required by AD 2018–17–05, the
NPRM was prompted by reports of EHA
units that were returned to the
manufacturer with degraded insulation
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resistance in the DDSOV; investigation
results revealed that moisture ingress,
due to incorrect sealing application, had
caused this degradation. The NPRM was
also prompted by a report of a technical
issue detected on EHAs installed on
inboard ailerons and elevators, causing
potential erroneous monitoring of those
actuators. The NPRM proposed to
require a check of the insulation
resistance of the DDSOV of each
affected EHA and applicable corrective
actions, and modification or
replacement of certain EHAs, as
specified in EASA AD 2019–0301 and
EASA AD 2020–0027R1.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
degraded insulation resistance, which
could lead to the DDSOV being unable
to command or maintain the EHA in
active mode, and possibly result in
reduced control of the airplane. The
FAA is also issuing this AD to address
the possibility of an in-flight loss of
inboard aileron or elevator control,
which, due to the resulting drag, would
lead to increased fuel consumption, and
when combined with one engine
inoperative, could result in reduced
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.
Support for the NPRM
The Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) stated its support
for the NPRM.
Request to Use Technical Adaptions for
EASA AD 2019–0301
Delta Airlines (DAL) requested that
the proposed AD include Airbus
Technical Adaptations 80602190/058/
2020 and 80602190/059/2020 approved
by the EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA) (EASA.21J.031) as an
approved method of compliance to
correct the errors identified in certain
service information specified in EASA
AD 2019–0301. DAL also requested, or
allow the accomplishment of
maintenance procedure (MP) tasks
A350–A–27–14–XX–0A003–345A–A in
lieu of testing step 3.E.(b), option 1, as
an alternative means of compliance with
Airbus Service Bulletin A350–27–P034,
Revision 01, dated April 8, 2020; and
MP task A350–A–27–34–XX–08003–
345A–A in lieu of testing step 3.E.(b),
option 1, as an alternative means of
compliance to Airbus Service Bulletin
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A350–27–P036, Revision 01, dated
April 8, 2020; for EASA AD 2019–0301.
The FAA partially agrees with the
comment. As another method of
compliance, the FAA has added
paragraph (h)(7) to this AD to allow use
of Airbus Technical Adaptations
80602190/058/2020 and 80602190/059/
2020 approved by the EASA DOA
(EASA.21J.031).
The FAA disagrees with allowing the
use of the maintenance procedures tasks
specified above because the tasks are
not approved by Airbus and Airbus
SAS’s EASA DOA for use with the
service information. However, under the
provisions of paragraph (i)(1) of this AD,
the FAA will consider requests for the
use of certain service information if
sufficient data are submitted to
substantiate that the change would
provide an acceptable level of safety.
The FAA has not changed the AD in this
regard.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
Conclusion
EASA AD 2019–0301 describes,
among other actions, procedures for
modifying or replacing affected EHAs.
In addition, EASA AD 2020–0027R1
describes procedures for a check of the
insulation resistance of the DDSOV of
each affected EHA (installed on inboard
ailerons, elevators, and rudder) and
applicable corrective actions (replacing
or reidentifying the affected EHA). 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.
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule with the change described
previously and minor editorial changes.
The FAA has determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
addressing the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
The FAA also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this final rule.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 13 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
Up to 28 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $2,380 ..........................
Cost per product
** $0
Up to $2,380 .................................
Cost on U.S.
operators
Up to $30,940
* Table does not include estimated costs for reporting.
** The FAA has received no definitive data on the parts cost for the modification or replacement specified in this AD.
The FAA estimates that it would take
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 the
inspection results on U.S. operators to
be $1,105, or $85 per product.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions that would be required based on
the results of any required actions. The
FAA has no way of determining the
number of aircraft that might need these
on-condition actions:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Up to 28 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $2,380 .............................................
Up to $518,314 ......................................
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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
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
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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
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Cost per product
Up to $520,694
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and
procedures the Administrator finds
necessary for safety in air commerce.
This regulation is within the scope of
that authority because it addresses an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
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(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2018–17–05, Amendment 39–19359 (83
FR 40438, August 15, 2018), and adding
the following new AD:
■
2020–20–16 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
21272; Docket No. FAA–2020–0343;
Product Identifier 2019–NM–206–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 12, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2018–17–05,
Amendment 39–19359 (83 FR 40438, August
15, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–17–05’’).
(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 reports of
electro-hydrostatic actuator (EHA) units that
were returned to the manufacturer with
degraded insulation resistance in the direct
drive solenoid valve (DDSOV); investigation
results revealed that moisture ingress, due to
incorrect sealing application, had caused this
degradation. This AD was also prompted by
a report of a technical issue detected on
EHAs installed on inboard ailerons and
elevators, causing potential erroneous
monitoring of those actuators. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address degraded
insulation resistance, which could lead to the
DDSOV being unable to command or
maintain the EHA in active mode, and
possibly result in reduced control of the
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airplane. The FAA is also issuing this AD to
address the possibility of an in-flight loss of
inboard aileron or elevator control, which,
due to the resulting drag, would lead to
increased fuel consumption, and when
combined with one engine inoperative, could
result 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 2020–0027R1,
dated February 21, 2020 (‘‘EASA AD 2020–
0027R1’’); and EASA AD 2019–0301, dated
December 12, 2019 (‘‘EASA AD 2019–0301’’).
(h) Exceptions and Clarifications to EASA
AD 2019–0301 and EASA AD 2020–0027R1
(1) Where EASA AD 2019–0301 and EASA
AD 2020–0027R1 refer to their effective
dates, this AD requires using the effective
date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2019–0301 and EASA AD 2020–0027R1 do
not apply to this AD.
(3) Where EASA AD 2019–0301 requires
the accomplishment of paragraphs (1)
through (6), this AD requires only the
accomplishment of paragraphs (5) and (6).
(4) Paragraph (6) of EASA AD 2020–
0027R1 specifies to report insulation check
results (e.g., results of the detailed inspection
of the insulation resistance) to Airbus 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 insulation check was done on or
after the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after the insulation
check.
(ii) If the insulation check was done before
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD.
(5) EASA AD 2020–0027R1 includes a
definition for ‘‘affected EHA’’ that specifies
‘‘as listed by serial number in the applicable
SB.’’ All serial numbers listed in the
‘‘applicable SB’’ are included in the
definition of ‘‘affected EHA’’ regardless of the
associated part numbers that are also listed
in the ‘‘applicable SB.’’
(6) For any service information referenced
in EASA AD 2019–0301 that specifies to
return parts to the manufacturer, that action
is not required by this AD.
(7) Where any service information
referenced in EASA AD 2019–0301 specifies
rigging for testing, this AD allows rigging
using Airbus Technical Adaptations
80602190/058/2020 and 80602190/059/2020
approved by the EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA) (EASA.21J.031).
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Large Aircraft
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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 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
2020–0027R1 and paragraphs (5) and (6) of
EASA AD 2019–0301 that contains RC
procedures and tests: Except as required by
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, RC procedures
and tests must be done to comply with this
AD; any procedures or tests that are not
identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(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; the nature and extent of
confidentiality to be provided, if any. 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.
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(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;
telephone and fax 206–231–3218;
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.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on November 12, 2020.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2019–0301, dated December 12,
2019.
(ii) EASA AD 2020–0027R1, dated
February 21, 2020.
(4) For EASA AD 2019–0301 and EASA AD
2020–0027R1, 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 these
EASA ADs on the EASA website at https://
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(5) 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–2020–0343.
(6) 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 September 25, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
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[Docket No. FAA–2020–0348; Product
Identifier 2020–NM–054–AD; Amendment
39–21271; AD 2020–20–15]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
Final rule.
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A330–202, –203,
–223, –223F, –243, –243F, –302, –303,
–323, –343, and –941 airplanes; and
Model A340–313, –541, and –642
airplanes. This AD was prompted by the
results of laboratory tests on nonrechargeable lithium batteries installed
in emergency locator transmitters
(ELTs), which highlighted a lack of
protection against currents of 28 volts
DC or 115 volts AC that could lead to
thermal runaway and a battery fire. This
AD requires modifying a certain ELT by
installing a diode between the ELT and
the terminal block, 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 November
12, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of November 12, 2020.
ADDRESSES: For material incorporated
by reference (IBR) in this AD, contact
the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-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–
0348.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2020–
0348; 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,
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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
2020–0083, dated April 3, 2020 (‘‘EASA
AD 2020–0083’’) (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,
–223F, –243, –243F, –302, –303, –323,
–343, and –941 airplanes; and Model
A340–313, –541, and –642 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, –223F, –243,
–243F, –302, –303, –323, –343, and
–941 airplanes; and Model A340–313,
–541, and –642 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
May 6, 2020 (85 FR 26896). The NPRM
was prompted by the results of
laboratory tests on non-rechargeable
lithium batteries installed in ELTs,
which highlighted a lack of protection
against currents of 28 volts DC or 115
volts AC that could lead to thermal
runaway and a battery fire. The NPRM
proposed to require modifying a certain
ELT by installing a diode between the
ELT and the terminal block, as specified
in EASA AD 2020–0083.
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.
Request To Allow Any Color and Width
of Tape
Delta Air Lines (DAL) requested that
operators be allowed to use any color
and width of reinforced silicon tape,
instead of part number (P/N)
ASNA51072503, to protect the wiring in
the area where the diode is secured to
the harness. The commenter explained
that P/N ASNA51072503 is specified in
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–25–3733
(‘‘Airbus Service Bulletin A330–25–
3733’’), and is for the 1-inch orange
reinforced silicon tape under the
ASNA5107 standard (which is an
aerospace industry standard for a
silicone rubber tape). The commenter
requested approval to use any color and
width of reinforced silicon tape meeting
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0343; Product Identifier 2019-NM-206-AD; Amendment
39-21272; AD 2020-20-16]
RIN 2120-AA64
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-17-
05, which applied to all Airbus SAS
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Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. AD 2018-17-05 required a check of
the insulation resistance of the direct drive solenoid valve (DDSOV) of
each affected electro-hydrostatic actuator (EHA) and applicable
corrective actions. Since the FAA issued AD 2018-17-05, it was
determined that certain EHA part numbers can be modified and re-
identified as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD, which could inadvertently remove certain part numbers from
the applicability in other EHA-related ADs including AD 2018-17-05.
This AD was prompted by reports of EHA units that were returned to the
manufacturer with degraded insulation resistance in the DDSOV;
investigation results revealed that moisture ingress, due to incorrect
sealing application, had caused this degradation. This AD was also
prompted by a report of a technical issue detected on EHAs installed on
inboard ailerons and elevators, causing potential erroneous monitoring
of those actuators. This AD requires a check of the insulation
resistance of the DDSOV of each affected EHA and applicable corrective
actions, and modification or replacement of certain EHAs; as specified
in two EASA ADs, which are incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 12, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 12,
2020.
ADDRESSES: For material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +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-2020-0343.
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-
0343; 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: Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-
3218; [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2019-0301, dated December 12, 2019
(``EASA 2019-0301''); and EASA AD 2020-0027R1, dated February 21, 2020
(``EASA AD 2020-0027R1''); (these ADs are 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. EASA AD 2020-0027R1 supersedes EASA AD 2018-0141, dated July
3, 2018 (which corresponds to FAA AD 2018-17-05, Amendment 39-19359 (83
FR 40438, August 15, 2018) (``AD 2018-17-05'')).
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2018-17-05. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on May 1, 2020 (85 FR 25345).
AD 2018-17-05 applied to all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041
airplanes and addressed degraded insulation resistance in the DDSOV,
due to incorrect sealing application, which could lead to the DDSOV
being unable to command or maintain the EHA in active mode, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the airplane. Since AD 2018-17-05 was
issued, it has been determined that certain EHA part numbers can be
modified and reidentified as described in EASA AD 2019-0301, which
would inadvertently remove certain part numbers from the applicability
in other EHA-related ADs. Therefore, EASA issued AD 2020-0027R1 to
revise the definition of an affected EHA.
In addition to the determination that certain EHA part numbers
might have been inadvertently removed from the actions required by AD
2018-17-05, the NPRM was prompted by reports of EHA units that were
returned to the manufacturer with degraded insulation resistance in the
DDSOV; investigation results revealed that moisture ingress, due to
incorrect sealing application, had caused this degradation. The NPRM
was also prompted by a report of a technical issue detected on EHAs
installed on inboard ailerons and elevators, causing potential
erroneous monitoring of those actuators. The NPRM proposed to require a
check of the insulation resistance of the DDSOV of each affected EHA
and applicable corrective actions, and modification or replacement of
certain EHAs, as specified in EASA AD 2019-0301 and EASA AD 2020-
0027R1.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address degraded insulation
resistance, which could lead to the DDSOV being unable to command or
maintain the EHA in active mode, and possibly result in reduced control
of the airplane. The FAA is also issuing this AD to address the
possibility of an in-flight loss of inboard aileron or elevator
control, which, due to the resulting drag, would lead to increased fuel
consumption, and when combined with one engine inoperative, could
result in reduced 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.
Support for the NPRM
The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) stated its
support for the NPRM.
Request to Use Technical Adaptions for EASA AD 2019-0301
Delta Airlines (DAL) requested that the proposed AD include Airbus
Technical Adaptations 80602190/058/2020 and 80602190/059/2020 approved
by the EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA) (EASA.21J.031) as an
approved method of compliance to correct the errors identified in
certain service information specified in EASA AD 2019-0301. DAL also
requested, or allow the accomplishment of maintenance procedure (MP)
tasks A350-A-27-14-XX-0A003-345A-A in lieu of testing step 3.E.(b),
option 1, as an alternative means of compliance with Airbus Service
Bulletin A350-27-P034, Revision 01, dated April 8, 2020; and MP task
A350-A-27-34-XX-08003-345A-A in lieu of testing step 3.E.(b), option 1,
as an alternative means of compliance to Airbus Service Bulletin
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A350-27-P036, Revision 01, dated April 8, 2020; for EASA AD 2019-0301.
The FAA partially agrees with the comment. As another method of
compliance, the FAA has added paragraph (h)(7) to this AD to allow use
of Airbus Technical Adaptations 80602190/058/2020 and 80602190/059/2020
approved by the EASA DOA (EASA.21J.031).
The FAA disagrees with allowing the use of the maintenance
procedures tasks specified above because the tasks are not approved by
Airbus and Airbus SAS's EASA DOA for use with the service information.
However, under the provisions of paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, the FAA
will consider requests for the use of certain service information if
sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that the change would
provide an acceptable level of safety. The FAA has not changed the AD
in this regard.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments
received, and determined that air safety and the public interest
require adopting this final rule with the change described previously
and minor editorial changes. The FAA has determined that these minor
changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
The FAA also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final
rule.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2019-0301 describes, among other actions, procedures for
modifying or replacing affected EHAs. In addition, EASA AD 2020-0027R1
describes procedures for a check of the insulation resistance of the
DDSOV of each affected EHA (installed on inboard ailerons, elevators,
and rudder) and applicable corrective actions (replacing or
reidentifying the affected EHA). This material is reasonably available
because the interested parties have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 13 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions *
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 28 work-hours x $85 per hour = ** $0 Up to $2,380........... Up to $30,940
Up to $2,380.
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* Table does not include estimated costs for reporting.
** The FAA has received no definitive data on the parts cost for the modification or replacement specified in
this AD.
The FAA estimates that it would take 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 the inspection results on U.S. operators to be
$1,105, or $85 per product.
The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Up to 28 work-hours x $85 per Up to $518,314. Up to $520,694
hour = Up to $2,380.
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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
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
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:
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(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2018-17-05, Amendment 39-19359 (83 FR 40438, August 15, 2018), and
adding the following new AD:
2020-20-16 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-21272; Docket No. FAA-2020-0343;
Product Identifier 2019-NM-206-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 12, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2018-17-05, Amendment 39-19359 (83 FR 40438,
August 15, 2018) (``AD 2018-17-05'').
(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 reports of electro-hydrostatic actuator
(EHA) units that were returned to the manufacturer with degraded
insulation resistance in the direct drive solenoid valve (DDSOV);
investigation results revealed that moisture ingress, due to
incorrect sealing application, had caused this degradation. This AD
was also prompted by a report of a technical issue detected on EHAs
installed on inboard ailerons and elevators, causing potential
erroneous monitoring of those actuators. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address degraded insulation resistance, which could lead to the
DDSOV being unable to command or maintain the EHA in active mode,
and possibly result in reduced control of the airplane. The FAA is
also issuing this AD to address the possibility of an in-flight loss
of inboard aileron or elevator control, which, due to the resulting
drag, would lead to increased fuel consumption, and when combined
with one engine inoperative, could result 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
2020-0027R1, dated February 21, 2020 (``EASA AD 2020-0027R1''); and
EASA AD 2019-0301, dated December 12, 2019 (``EASA AD 2019-0301'').
(h) Exceptions and Clarifications to EASA AD 2019-0301 and EASA AD
2020-0027R1
(1) Where EASA AD 2019-0301 and EASA AD 2020-0027R1 refer to
their effective dates, this AD requires using the effective date of
this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2019-0301 and EASA AD
2020-0027R1 do not apply to this AD.
(3) Where EASA AD 2019-0301 requires the accomplishment of
paragraphs (1) through (6), this AD requires only the accomplishment
of paragraphs (5) and (6).
(4) Paragraph (6) of EASA AD 2020-0027R1 specifies to report
insulation check results (e.g., results of the detailed inspection
of the insulation resistance) to Airbus 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 insulation check was done on or after the effective
date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the
insulation check.
(ii) If the insulation check was done before the effective date
of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD.
(5) EASA AD 2020-0027R1 includes a definition for ``affected
EHA'' that specifies ``as listed by serial number in the applicable
SB.'' All serial numbers listed in the ``applicable SB'' are
included in the definition of ``affected EHA'' regardless of the
associated part numbers that are also listed in the ``applicable
SB.''
(6) For any service information referenced in EASA AD 2019-0301
that specifies to return parts to the manufacturer, that action is
not required by this AD.
(7) Where any service information referenced in EASA AD 2019-
0301 specifies rigging for testing, this AD allows rigging using
Airbus Technical Adaptations 80602190/058/2020 and 80602190/059/2020
approved by the EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA)
(EASA.21J.031).
(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 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 2020-0027R1 and paragraphs (5) and (6) of EASA
AD 2019-0301 that contains RC procedures and tests: Except as
required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, RC procedures and tests
must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that
are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests
that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the
procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of
an AMOC.
(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; the nature and extent of confidentiality to be
provided, if any. 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.
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(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; telephone
and fax 206-231-3218; [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.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
November 12, 2020.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0301,
dated December 12, 2019.
(ii) EASA AD 2020-0027R1, dated February 21, 2020.
(4) For EASA AD 2019-0301 and EASA AD 2020-0027R1, contact the
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49
221 8999 000; email [email protected]; internet www.easa.europa.eu.
You may find these EASA ADs on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
(5) 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-2020-0343.
(6) 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 September 25, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-22243 Filed 10-7-20; 8:45 am]
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