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(n) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Rotorcraft Standards
Branch, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
AD. Send your proposal to: Manager,
Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
telephone 817–222–5110; email 9-ASW-FTWAMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
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certificate holding district office, before
operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.
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(o) Related Information
(1) The subject of this AD is addressed in
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD No. 2019–0295, dated December
5, 2019. You may view the EASA AD on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov in
Docket No. FAA–2020–0585.
(2) 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.
(p) 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 Alert Service
Bulletin (ASB) AS332–53.02.05, Revision 1,
dated March 2, 2020.
(ii) Airbus Helicopters ASB AS332–
53.02.07, Revision 0, dated October 21, 2019.
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(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.
Issued on October 13, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0583; Product
Identifier 2020–NM–071–AD; Amendment
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019–14–
09, which applied to all Airbus SAS
Model A330–200 Freighter series
airplanes. AD 2019–14–09 required
repetitive detailed inspections,
including functional testing, of the
oxygen crew and courier distribution
system (OCCDS) and replacement of
affected part(s) if necessary. This AD
retains the requirements of AD 2019–
14–09 and requires replacement of all
affected parts with improved serviceable
parts, which is terminating action for
the repetitive inspections, as specified
in a European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD, which will be
incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December 7,
2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
SUMMARY:
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of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of December 7, 2020.
ADDRESSES: For the 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–
0583.
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–
0583; 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
2020–0092, dated April 24, 2020
(‘‘EASA AD 2020–0092’’) (also referred
to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A330–
223F and A330–243F airplanes. EASA
AD 2020–0092 superseded EASA AD
2019–0027, dated February 4, 2019
(‘‘EASA AD 2019–0027’’) (which
corresponds to FAA AD 2019–14–09,
Amendment 39–19687 (84 FR 37957,
August 5, 2019) (‘‘AD 2019–14–09’’)).
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2019–14–09.
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AD 2019–14–09 applied to all Airbus
SAS Model A330–200 Freighter series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on July 17, 2020 (85 FR
43503). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of cracked flexible hoses of the
OCCDS on Model A330 freighter
airplanes and the FAA’s determination
that all affected parts must be replaced
with improved flexible oxygen hoses in
order to address the unsafe condition.
The NPRM proposed to retain the
requirements of AD 2019–14–09 and
require replacement of all affected parts
with improved serviceable parts, which
is terminating action for the repetitive
inspections, as specified in EASA AD
2020–0092.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
cracked oxygen hoses. This condition, if
not addressed, could lead to oxygen
leakage in the flexible hose of the
OCCDS, which, in combination with inflight depressurization, smoke in the
flight deck, or a smoke evacuation
procedure, could result in crew injury
and 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 FAA received no
comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data
and determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule as proposed, except for minor
editorial changes. The FAA has
determined that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
addressing the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
EASA AD 2020–0092 describes
procedures for repetitive detailed
inspections, including functional
testing, of the OCCDS, replacement of
affected part(s) if necessary, and
modification of the airplane by
replacing all remaining affected parts
with improved serviceable parts. 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 6 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Retained actions from AD
2019–14–09.
New actions ............................
14 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,190 ................................
$0
Up to 26 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $2,210 ............
$9,800
According to the manufacturer, some
or all of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. The FAA does not control
warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, the FAA has
included all known costs in the cost
estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
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Cost per
product
Action
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
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Parts cost
Cost on U.S.
operators
$1,190 ............
$7,140.
Up to $12,010
Up to $72,060.
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
Regulatory Findings
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
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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:
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2019–14–09, Amendment 39–
19687 (84 FR 37957, August 5, 2019),
and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
■
■
2020–21–18 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
21291; Docket No. FAA–2020–0583;
Product Identifier 2020–NM–071–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective December 7, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2019–14–09,
Amendment 39–19687 (84 FR 37957, August
5, 2019) (‘‘AD 2019–14–09’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A330–223F and –243F airplanes, certificated
in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
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2020–0092, dated April 24, 2020 (‘‘EASA AD
2020–0092’’).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
cracked flexible hoses of the oxygen crew
and courier distribution system (OCCDS) on
Model A330 freighter airplanes. The FAA is
proposing this AD to address cracked oxygen
hoses. This condition, if not addressed, could
lead to oxygen leakage in the flexible hose of
the OCCDS, which, in combination with inflight depressurization, smoke in the flight
deck, or a smoke evacuation procedure,
could result in crew injury and 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, EASA AD 2020–0092.
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(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020–0092
(1) Where EASA AD 2020–0092 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2020–0092 refers to
February 18, 2019 (the effective date of EASA
AD 2019–0027, dated February 4, 2019), this
AD requires using September 9, 2019 (the
effective date of AD 2019–14–09).
(3) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2020–0092 does not apply to 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 responsible Flight
Standards 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 responsible
Flight Standards 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
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2020–0092 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (i)(2)
of this AD, RC procedures and tests must be
done to comply with this AD; any procedures
or tests that are not identified as RC are
recommended. Those procedures and tests
that are not identified as RC may be deviated
from using accepted methods in accordance
with the operator’s maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the
procedures and tests identified as RC can be
done and the airplane can be put back in an
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact 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.
(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 December 7, 2020.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2020–0092, dated April 24, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) For EASA AD 2020–0092, 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
EASA AD 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–2020–0583.
(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 October 8, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0618; Product
Identifier 2019–SW–064–AD; Amendment
39–21288; AD 2020–21–15]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus
Helicopters Model AS–365N2, AS 365
N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, and SA–365N1
helicopters. This AD requires inspecting
the tail rotor gearbox (TGB) housing
recess, and depending on the inspection
results, performing more in-depth
inspections and removing certain parts
from service. This AD also prohibits
installing a TGB unless it has passed
certain inspections and has a new TGB
control rod bearing installed. This AD
was prompted by the discovery of a
foreign object obstructing the oil duct of
a TGB control bearing. The actions of
this AD are intended to address an
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December 7,
2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain documents listed in this AD
as of December 7, 2020.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, 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
the referenced service information at the
FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood
Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX
76177. It is also available on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2020–0618.
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–
0618; 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, the
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0583; Product Identifier 2020-NM-071-AD; Amendment
39-21291; AD 2020-21-18]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-14-
09, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter series
airplanes. AD 2019-14-09 required repetitive detailed inspections,
including functional testing, of the oxygen crew and courier
distribution system (OCCDS) and replacement of affected part(s) if
necessary. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2019-14-09 and
requires replacement of all affected parts with improved serviceable
parts, which is terminating action for the repetitive inspections, as
specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which
will be incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December 7, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 7,
2020.
ADDRESSES: For the EASA 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-2020-0583.
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-
0583; 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 [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2020-0092, dated April 24, 2020
(``EASA AD 2020-0092'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-223F and A330-243F
airplanes. EASA AD 2020-0092 superseded EASA AD 2019-0027, dated
February 4, 2019 (``EASA AD 2019-0027'') (which corresponds to FAA AD
2019-14-09, Amendment 39-19687 (84 FR 37957, August 5, 2019) (``AD
2019-14-09'')).
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2019-14-09.
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AD 2019-14-09 applied to all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 17, 2020
(85 FR 43503). The NPRM was prompted by reports of cracked flexible
hoses of the OCCDS on Model A330 freighter airplanes and the FAA's
determination that all affected parts must be replaced with improved
flexible oxygen hoses in order to address the unsafe condition. The
NPRM proposed to retain the requirements of AD 2019-14-09 and require
replacement of all affected parts with improved serviceable parts,
which is terminating action for the repetitive inspections, as
specified in EASA AD 2020-0092.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address cracked oxygen hoses. This
condition, if not addressed, could lead to oxygen leakage in the
flexible hose of the OCCDS, which, in combination with in-flight
depressurization, smoke in the flight deck, or a smoke evacuation
procedure, could result in crew injury and 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 FAA received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed,
except for minor editorial changes. The FAA has determined that these
minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2020-0092 describes procedures for repetitive detailed
inspections, including functional testing, of the OCCDS, replacement of
affected part(s) if necessary, and modification of the airplane by
replacing all remaining affected parts with improved serviceable parts.
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 6 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.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Retained actions from AD 2019- 14 work-hours x $85 per $0 $1,190............ $7,140.
14-09. hour = $1,190.
New actions.................... Up to 26 work-hours x $9,800 Up to $12,010..... Up to $72,060.
$85 per hour = Up to
$2,210.
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According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs
in the cost estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-14-09, Amendment 39-19687
(84 FR 37957, August 5, 2019), and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2020-21-18 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-21291; Docket No. FAA-2020-0583;
Product Identifier 2020-NM-071-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective December 7, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2019-14-09, Amendment 39-19687 (84 FR 37957,
August 5, 2019) (``AD 2019-14-09'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A330-223F and -243F
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
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2020-0092, dated April 24, 2020 (``EASA AD 2020-0092'').
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of cracked flexible hoses of the
oxygen crew and courier distribution system (OCCDS) on Model A330
freighter airplanes. The FAA is proposing this AD to address cracked
oxygen hoses. This condition, if not addressed, could lead to oxygen
leakage in the flexible hose of the OCCDS, which, in combination
with in-flight depressurization, smoke in the flight deck, or a
smoke evacuation procedure, could result in crew injury and 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, EASA AD 2020-0092.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0092
(1) Where EASA AD 2020-0092 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2020-0092 refers to February 18, 2019 (the
effective date of EASA AD 2019-0027, dated February 4, 2019), this
AD requires using September 9, 2019 (the effective date of AD 2019-
14-09).
(3) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0092 does not apply
to 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 responsible Flight
Standards 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
responsible Flight Standards 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 2020-0092 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, RC
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact 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 [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
December 7, 2020.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0092,
dated April 24, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) For EASA AD 2020-0092, 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
EASA AD 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-2020-0583.
(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 October 8, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-24099 Filed 10-30-20; 8:45 am]
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