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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0900; Product
Identifier 2020–NM–080–AD; Amendment
39–21400; AD 2021–02–17]
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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–
0900.
Examining the AD Docket
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
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Airplanes
and locating Docket No. FAA–2020–
0900; or in person at Docket Operations
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Administration (FAA), Department of
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Transportation (DOT).
The AD docket contains this final rule,
ACTION: Final rule.
any comments received, and other
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
information. The address for Docket
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Operations is U.S. Department of
Airbus SAS Model A318 series
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
airplanes; Model A319–111, A319–112,
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
A319–113, A319–114, A319–115, A319– W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
131, A319–132, A319–133, A319–151N, Washington, DC 20590.
and A319–153N airplanes; Model A320
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
series airplanes; and Model A321 series Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
airplanes. This AD was prompted by the Large Aircraft Section, International
results of laboratory tests on nonValidation Branch, FAA, 2200 South
rechargeable lithium batteries installed
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
in emergency locator transmitters (ELT), telephone and fax 206–231–3223; email
which highlighted a lack of protection
Sanjay.Ralhan@faa.gov.
against certain currents that could lead
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
to thermal runaway and a battery fire.
Discussion
This AD requires modifying a certain
ELT by installing a diode in the airplane
The EASA, which is the Technical
circuit connecting the ELT battery, as
Agent for the Member States of the
specified in a European Union Aviation European Union, has issued EASA AD
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is
2020–0103, dated May 7, 2020;
incorporated by reference. The FAA is
corrected May 8, 2020 (EASA AD 2020–
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
0103) (also referred to as the Mandatory
condition on these products.
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
DATES: This AD is effective March 30,
or the MCAI), to correct an unsafe
2021.
condition for all Airbus SAS Model
The Director of the Federal Register
A318–111, A318–112, A318–121, A318–
approved the incorporation by reference 122 airplanes; Model A319–111, A319–
of certain publications listed in this AD
112, A319–113, A319–114, A319–115,
as of March 30, 2021.
A319–131, A319–132, A319–133, A319–
151N, and A319–153N airplanes; Model
ADDRESSES: For EASA material
A320–211, A320–212, A320–214, A320–
incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
215, A320–216, A320–231, A320–232,
AD, contact the EASA, KonradA320–233, A320–251N, A320–252N,
Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne,
A320–253N, A320–271N, A320–272N,
Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000;
and A320–273N airplanes; and Model
email ADs@easa.europa.eu; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this A321–111, A321–112, A321–131, A321–
211, A321–212, A321–213, A321–231,
IBR material on the EASA website at
A321–232, A321–251N, A321–252N,
https://ad.easa.europa.eu. For Airbus
A321–253N, A321–271N, A321–272N,
SAS service information incorporated
A321–251NX, A321–252NX, A321–
by reference in this AD, contact Airbus
253NX, A321–271NX, and A321–272NX
SAS, Airworthiness Office—EIAS,
airplanes. Model A320–215 airplanes
Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2,
31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone are not certificated by the FAA and are
not included on the U.S. type certificate
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
data sheet; this AD therefore does not
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include those airplanes in the
airbus.com; internet https://
applicability.
www.airbus.com. You may view this
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
IBR material at the FAA, Airworthiness
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Products Section, Operational Safety
part 39 by adding an AD that would
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
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maintenance manual (AMM) tasks
referred to in Airbus SAS Service
Bulletin A320–25–1BQN, dated
December 5, 2019; and Service Bulletin
A320–25–1BQP, dated December 5,
2019; are incorrect. The commenter
stated that it contacted Airbus SAS
regarding this issue and Airbus SAS’
response was that there is no planned
revision to these service bulletins to
correct the references to the incorrect
AMM tasks.
The FAA agrees with the commenter’s
request for the reason provided. The
FAA has added paragraph (h)(4) to this
AD to allow use of the correct TAs.
tasks for doing the BITE [built-in test
equipment] test of the ELT specified in
the related Airbus SAS service bulletins.
These TAs are distinct since they apply
to different service bulletins specified in
EASA AD 2020–0103.
• Airbus SAS TA 80724343/009/
2020, Issue 1, dated May 20, 2020.
• Airbus SAS TA 80832689/007/
2020, Issue 2, dated October 29, 2020.
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.
Clarification of Maintenance Activities
With an Affected Part
Request To Allow the Use of Additional
Service Information
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule 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.
American Airlines (AA) requested
that operators be allowed to use the
following Airbus SAS technical
adaptations (TAs) during
accomplishment of the related Airbus
SAS service bulletins that are specified
in EASA AD 2020–0103. The
commenter noted that certain airplane
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2020–0103 describes
procedures for modifying a certain ELT
by installing a diode in the airplane
circuit connecting the ELT battery.
Airbus SAS has issued the following
TAs, which specify the correct AMM
apply to all Airbus SAS Model A318
series airplanes; Model A319–111,
A319–112, A319–113, A319–114, A319–
115, A319–131, A319–132, A319–133,
A319–151N, and A319–153N airplanes;
Model A320 series airplanes; and Model
A321 series airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
October 1, 2020 (85 FR 61884). 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 certain currents that could lead
to thermal runaway and a battery fire.
The NPRM proposed to require
modifying a certain ELT by installing a
diode in the airplane circuit connecting
the ELT battery, as specified in an EASA
AD.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
this unsafe condition, which could
result in local (temporary) fires and
could result in damage to the airplane
and injury to occupants. See the MCAI
for additional background information.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. The following presents
the comment received on the NPRM and
the FAA’s response.
EASA AD 2020–0103 defines an
affected part as an ELT having part
number (P/N) 01N65900. When the
modification (installation of a diode) is
completed, the part number of the ELT
does not change. The intent of
paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2020–0103 is
to require, for airplanes that have an
affected ELT installed, operators to do
the modification within 24 months. For
these airplanes, operators can remove an
ELT having P/N 01N65900 and reinstall
that same part during maintenance
activities within the 24 month
compliance for doing the modification.
After the modification is done, operators
can install an ELT having P/N
01N65900 as long as the modification is
not removed.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 1,100 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ..........................................................................................
$450
$705
$775,500
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 our 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:
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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
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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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
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2021–02–17 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
21400; Docket No. FAA–2020–0900;
Product Identifier 2020–NM–080–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective March 30, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS
airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)
through (4) of this AD, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Model A318–111, A318–112, A318–
121, and A318–122 airplanes.
(2) Model A319–111, A319–112, A319–
113, A319–114, A319–115, A319–131, A319–
132, A319–133, A319–151N, and A319–153N
airplanes.
(3) Model A320–211, A320–212, A320–
214, A320–216, A320–231, A320–232, A320–
233, A320–251N, A320–252N, A320–253N,
A320–271N, A320–272N, and A320–273N
airplanes.
(4) Model A321–111, A321–112, A321–
131, A321–211, A321–212, A321–213, A321–
231, A321–232, A321–251N, A321–252N,
A321–253N, A321–271N, A321–272N, A321–
251NX, A321–252NX, A321–253NX, A321–
271NX, and A321–272NX airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by the results of
laboratory tests on non-rechargeable lithium
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batteries installed in emergency locator
transmitters (ELT), 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 FAA is
issuing this AD to address this unsafe
condition, which could result in local
(temporary) fires, and could result in damage
to the airplane and injury to occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020–0103, dated
May 7, 2020; corrected May 8, 2020 (EASA
AD 2020–0103).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020–0103
(1) Where EASA AD 2020–0103 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2020–0103 does not apply to this AD.
(3) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020–
0103 specifies the parts installation
limitation, for this AD, comply with
paragraph (i) of this AD.
(4) This AD allows the use of the airplane
maintenance manual (AMM) tasks for the
BITE [built-in test equipment] test of the ELT
specified in the Airbus SAS technical
adaptations (TAs) identified in paragraphs
(h)(4)(i) and (ii) of this AD, in lieu of the
AMM tasks specified in the applicable
Airbus SAS service bulletins specified in
EASA AD 2020–0103.
(i) Airbus SAS TA 80724343/009/2020,
Issue 1, dated May 20, 2020.
(ii) Airbus SAS TA 80832689/007/2020,
Issue 2, dated October 29, 2020.
(i) Parts Installation Limitation
(1) For airplanes that do not have an ELT
having part number (P/N) 01N65900 installed
as of the effective date of this AD: As of the
effective date of this AD, no person may
install an ELT having P/N 01N65900 on any
airplane unless the airplane has been
modified as required by paragraph (1) of
EASA AD 2020–0103.
(2) For airplanes that have an ELT having
P/N 01N65900 installed as of the effective
date of this AD: After modification of the
airplane as required by paragraph (1) of
EASA AD 2020–0103, no person may install
an ELT having P/N 01N65900 on that
airplane if the modification is removed.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending
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information directly to the Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR730-AMOC@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the 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): Except
as required by paragraphs (h)(4) and (j)(2) of
this AD, if any service information contains
procedures or tests that are identified as RC,
those procedures and tests must be done to
comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
that are not identified as RC are
recommended. Those procedures and tests
that are not identified as RC may be deviated
from using accepted methods in accordance
with the operator’s maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the
procedures and tests identified as RC can be
done and the airplane can be put back in an
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
fax 206 231 3223; email Sanjay.Ralhan@
faa.gov.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2020–0103, dated May 7, 2020;
corrected May 8, 2020.
(ii) Airbus SAS Technical Adaptation
80724343/009/2020, Issue 1, dated May 20,
2020.
Note 1 to paragraphs (l)(2)(ii) and (iii): The
issue date of the document is identified only
on the last page of the document.
(iii) Airbus SAS Technical Adaptation
80832689/007/2020, Issue 2, dated October
29, 2020.
(3) For EASA AD 2020–0103, 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.
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(4) For Airbus SAS service information,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2,
31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; internet
https://www.airbus.com.
(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–2020–0900.
(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 January 14, 2021.
Ross Landes,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. FAA–2020–0885; Project
Identifier MCAI–2020–00997–A; Amendment
39–21424; AD 2021–04–03]
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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus
Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Model PC–
24 airplanes. This AD was prompted by
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an
aviation authority of another country to
identify and correct an unsafe condition
on an aviation product. The MCAI
identifies the unsafe condition as
improperly manufactured cockpit and
cabin evaporator filters installed during
production on some PC–24 airplanes.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 30,
2021.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of March 30, 2021.
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For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., CH–6371 Stans,
Switzerland; phone: +41 848 24 7 365;
email: techsupport.ch@pilatusaircraft.com; website: https://
www.pilatus-aircraft.com/. You may
view this service information at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
4148. It is also available at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2020–
0885.
ADDRESSES:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2020–0885; 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:
Doug Rudolph, Aviation Safety
Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; phone:
(816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–4090;
email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to Pilatus Model PC–24 airplanes
with certain part-numbered evaporator
filter assemblies installed. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
November 23, 2020 (85 FR 74627). The
NPRM was prompted by MCAI
originated by the European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which
is the Technical Agent for the Member
States of the European Union. EASA has
issued EASA AD No. 2020–0160, dated
July 16, 2020 (referred to after this as
‘‘the MCAI’’), to address the unsafe
condition on Pilatus Model PC–24
airplanes. The MCAI states:
An occurrence was reported where, during
production, cockpit and cabin evaporator
filters were installed on some PC–24
aeroplanes, which were not the proper parts
for the affected configuration.
This condition, if not corrected, could
degrade the fire retardant properties of the
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filters, possibly resulting in an increase in
smoke in the cockpit/cabin in case of
electrical heater over-temperature.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Pilatus issued the [service bulletin] SB to
provide replacement instructions.
For the reason described above, this AD
requires replacement of affected parts with
serviceable parts, as defined in this [EASA]
AD, and prohibits (re) installation of affected
parts.
Due to a quality escape, the fire
retardant used in the original filters
installed in production is not sufficient
for the conditions in this configuration,
which is close to the heater and
blowers.
The MCAI can be found in the AD
docket at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2020–0885.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on
the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data
and determined that air safety requires
adopting this AD as proposed.
Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products. This AD is adopted as
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Pilatus PC–24
Service Bulletin No. 21–006, dated
April 3, 2020. This service information
specifies procedures replace the cockpit
and cabin evaporator filters with new
filters contained in a modification kit.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in ADDRESSES.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI
This AD applies to airplanes with a
defective filter installed, whereas the
EASA AD applies to airplanes that do
not have the modification kit, which
was installed in production. This AD
identifies the individual part numbers
(P/Ns) of the defective filters to address
any airplanes that may have had a
modification kit filter replaced with a
defective filter in the field before this
AD becomes effective. This AD also
applies to airplanes with a filter where
the P/N is unknown. Pilatus advises that
the defective filters can only be
identified by their packing documents,
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 23, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 10733-10736]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-03569]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0900; Product Identifier 2020-NM-080-AD; Amendment
39-21400; AD 2021-02-17]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319-111, A319-112, A319-
113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A319-151N, and
A319-153N airplanes; Model A320 series airplanes; and Model A321 series
airplanes. This AD was prompted by the results of laboratory tests on
non-rechargeable lithium batteries installed in emergency locator
transmitters (ELT), which highlighted a lack of protection against
certain currents that could lead to thermal runaway and a battery fire.
This AD requires modifying a certain ELT by installing a diode in the
airplane circuit connecting the ELT battery, 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 March 30, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 30,
2021.
ADDRESSES: For 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. For Airbus SAS service information
incorporated by reference in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office--EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex,
France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
[email protected]; internet https://www.airbus.com. 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-2020-0900.
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-
0900; 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223;
email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2020-0103, dated May 7, 2020;
corrected May 8, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0103) (also referred to as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to
correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A318-111, A318-
112, A318-121, A318-122 airplanes; Model A319-111, A319-112, A319-113,
A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A319-151N, and A319-
153N airplanes; Model A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-215, A320-216,
A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A320-251N, A320-252N, A320-253N, A320-
271N, A320-272N, and A320-273N airplanes; and Model A321-111, A321-112,
A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, A321-232, A321-251N,
A321-252N, A321-253N, A321-271N, A321-272N, A321-251NX, A321-252NX,
A321-253NX, A321-271NX, and A321-272NX airplanes. Model A320-215
airplanes are not certificated by the FAA and are not included on the
U.S. type certificate data sheet; this AD therefore does not include
those airplanes in the applicability.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would
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apply to all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319-111,
A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133,
A319-151N, and A319-153N airplanes; Model A320 series airplanes; and
Model A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register
on October 1, 2020 (85 FR 61884). 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 certain currents
that could lead to thermal runaway and a battery fire. The NPRM
proposed to require modifying a certain ELT by installing a diode in
the airplane circuit connecting the ELT battery, as specified in an
EASA AD.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address this unsafe condition, which
could result in local (temporary) fires and could result in damage to
the airplane and injury to occupants. See the MCAI for additional
background information.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The following presents the comment received
on the NPRM and the FAA's response.
Request To Allow the Use of Additional Service Information
American Airlines (AA) requested that operators be allowed to use
the following Airbus SAS technical adaptations (TAs) during
accomplishment of the related Airbus SAS service bulletins that are
specified in EASA AD 2020-0103. The commenter noted that certain
airplane maintenance manual (AMM) tasks referred to in Airbus SAS
Service Bulletin A320-25-1BQN, dated December 5, 2019; and Service
Bulletin A320-25-1BQP, dated December 5, 2019; are incorrect. The
commenter stated that it contacted Airbus SAS regarding this issue and
Airbus SAS' response was that there is no planned revision to these
service bulletins to correct the references to the incorrect AMM tasks.
The FAA agrees with the commenter's request for the reason
provided. The FAA has added paragraph (h)(4) to this AD to allow use of
the correct TAs.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment
received, and determined that air safety and the public interest
require adopting this final rule 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 Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2020-0103 describes procedures for modifying a certain ELT
by installing a diode in the airplane circuit connecting the ELT
battery.
Airbus SAS has issued the following TAs, which specify the correct
AMM tasks for doing the BITE [built-in test equipment] test of the ELT
specified in the related Airbus SAS service bulletins. These TAs are
distinct since they apply to different service bulletins specified in
EASA AD 2020-0103.
Airbus SAS TA 80724343/009/2020, Issue 1, dated May 20,
2020.
Airbus SAS TA 80832689/007/2020, Issue 2, dated October
29, 2020.
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.
Clarification of Maintenance Activities With an Affected Part
EASA AD 2020-0103 defines an affected part as an ELT having part
number (P/N) 01N65900. When the modification (installation of a diode)
is completed, the part number of the ELT does not change. The intent of
paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2020-0103 is to require, for airplanes that
have an affected ELT installed, operators to do the modification within
24 months. For these airplanes, operators can remove an ELT having P/N
01N65900 and reinstall that same part during maintenance activities
within the 24 month compliance for doing the modification. After the
modification is done, operators can install an ELT having P/N 01N65900
as long as the modification is not removed.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 1,100 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255........................... $450 $705 $775,500
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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 our 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:
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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
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2021-02-17 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-21400; Docket No. FAA-2020-0900;
Product Identifier 2020-NM-080-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 30, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes specified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Model A318-111, A318-112, A318-121, and A318-122 airplanes.
(2) Model A319-111, A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115,
A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A319-151N, and A319-153N airplanes.
(3) Model A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-216, A320-231,
A320-232, A320-233, A320-251N, A320-252N, A320-253N, A320-271N,
A320-272N, and A320-273N airplanes.
(4) Model A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212,
A321-213, A321-231, A321-232, A321-251N, A321-252N, A321-253N, A321-
271N, A321-272N, A321-251NX, A321-252NX, A321-253NX, A321-271NX, and
A321-272NX airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by the results of laboratory tests on non-
rechargeable lithium batteries installed in emergency locator
transmitters (ELT), 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 FAA is issuing this AD to address
this unsafe condition, which could result in local (temporary)
fires, and could result in damage to the airplane and injury to
occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2020-0103, dated May 7, 2020; corrected May 8, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-
0103).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0103
(1) Where EASA AD 2020-0103 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0103 does not apply
to this AD.
(3) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0103 specifies the parts
installation limitation, for this AD, comply with paragraph (i) of
this AD.
(4) This AD allows the use of the airplane maintenance manual
(AMM) tasks for the BITE [built-in test equipment] test of the ELT
specified in the Airbus SAS technical adaptations (TAs) identified
in paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (ii) of this AD, in lieu of the AMM
tasks specified in the applicable Airbus SAS service bulletins
specified in EASA AD 2020-0103.
(i) Airbus SAS TA 80724343/009/2020, Issue 1, dated May 20,
2020.
(ii) Airbus SAS TA 80832689/007/2020, Issue 2, dated October 29,
2020.
(i) Parts Installation Limitation
(1) For airplanes that do not have an ELT having part number (P/
N) 01N65900 installed as of the effective date of this AD: As of the
effective date of this AD, no person may install an ELT having P/N
01N65900 on any airplane unless the airplane has been modified as
required by paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2020-0103.
(2) For airplanes that have an ELT having P/N 01N65900 installed
as of the effective date of this AD: After modification of the
airplane as required by paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2020-0103, no
person may install an ELT having P/N 01N65900 on that airplane if
the modification is removed.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or 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 (k) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
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): Except as required by
paragraphs (h)(4) and (j)(2) of this AD, if any service information
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206 231 3223; email [email protected].
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0103,
dated May 7, 2020; corrected May 8, 2020.
(ii) Airbus SAS Technical Adaptation 80724343/009/2020, Issue 1,
dated May 20, 2020.
Note 1 to paragraphs (l)(2)(ii) and (iii): The issue date of the
document is identified only on the last page of the document.
(iii) Airbus SAS Technical Adaptation 80832689/007/2020, Issue
2, dated October 29, 2020.
(3) For EASA AD 2020-0103, 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.
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(4) For Airbus SAS service information, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office--EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93
44 51; email [email protected]; internet https://www.airbus.com.
(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-2020-0900.
(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 January 14, 2021.
Ross Landes,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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