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Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020–0165, dated
July 23, 2020 (EASA AD 2020–0165).
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020–0165
(1) Where EASA AD 2020–0165 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2020–0165 does not apply to this AD.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
(i) No Reporting Requirement
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 adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
■
2021–07–01 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
21478; Docket No. FAA–2020–0982;
Project Identifier MCAI–2020–01037–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective May 10, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS
airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of
this AD.
(1) Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122
airplanes.
(2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
–115, –131, –132, –133, –151N, –153N, and
–171N airplanes.
(3) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216,
–231, –232, –233, –251N, –252N, –253N,
–271N, –272N, and –273N airplanes.
(4) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
–212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, –252N,
–253N, –271N, –272N, –251NX, –252NX,
–253NX, –271NX, and –272NX airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32, Landing gear.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that the
oil used to protect the nose landing gear
(NLG) main fittings for transportation and
storage was not removed before final heat
treatment of the affected parts, possibly
generating sub-surface cavities during heat
treatment of the affected parts. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address possible subsurface cavities in the NLG main fittings,
which could cause detrimental impact on
fatigue performance and affect the structural
integrity of the NLG.
(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
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Although the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2020–0165 specifies
to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
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: 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 paragraph (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.
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.
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(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 2020–0165, dated July 23, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2020–0165, contact
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.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195. This material may be found
in the AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2020–0982.
(5) You may view this material that is
incorporated by reference at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, email fedreg.legal@
nara.gov, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/
federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on March 16, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2020–1134; Project
Identifier MCAI–2020–01053–T; Amendment
39–21475; AD 2021–06–08]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
Known as Construcciones
Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–19–
25, which applied to all Airbus Defense
and Space S.A. Model CN–235, CN–
235–100, CN–235–200, and CN–235–
300 airplanes; and Model C–295
airplanes. AD 2017–19–25 required
repetitive inspections and operational
SUMMARY:
(k) Related Information
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checks of the affected fuel valves, and
corrective actions if necessary. This AD
continues to require repetitive
inspections and operational checks of
the affected fuel valves, and corrective
actions if necessary, and also limits the
installation of affected parts to those
that are maintained in accordance with
certain instructions, as specified in a
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is incorporated by
reference. This AD was prompted by a
determination that it is necessary to
limit the installation of affected parts
specified in AD 2017–19–25 to those
parts that are maintained in accordance
with certain instructions. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 10,
2021.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 10, 2021.
ADDRESSES: For the material
incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
ADs@easa.europa.eu; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
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–
1134.
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–
1134; 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:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
98198; telephone and fax 206–231–
3220; email shahram.daneshmandi@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2019–0212, dated August 27, 2019
(EASA AD 2019–0212) (also referred to
as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or the
MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A.
Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–
200, and CN–235–300 airplanes; and
Model C–295 airplanes.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2017–19–25,
Amendment 39–19055 (82 FR 44895,
September 27, 2017) (AD 2017–19–25).
AD 2017–19–25 applied to all Airbus
Defense and Space S.A. Model CN–235,
CN–235–100, CN–235–200, and CN–
235–300 airplanes; and Model C–295
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on December 17, 2020
(85 FR 81851). The NPRM was
prompted by leakage of a motorized
cross-feed fuel valve and a
determination that it is necessary to
limit the installation of affected parts
specified in AD 2017–19–25 to those
parts that are maintained in accordance
with certain instructions. The NPRM
proposed to continue to require
repetitive inspections and operational
checks of the affected fuel valves, and
corrective actions if necessary, as
specified in EASA AD 2019–0212. The
NPRM also proposed to limit the
installation of affected parts to those
that are maintained in accordance with
certain instructions, as specified in
EASA AD 2019–0212.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
leaks in a motorized fuel valve, which
could lead to failure of the fuel valve
and consequent improper fuel system
functioning or, in case of the presence
of an ignition source, an airplane fire.
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 Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2019–0212 describes
procedures for repetitive inspections
and operational checks of the affected
fuel valves (cycling procedures and
reapplication of grease or overhaul as
applicable), and corrective actions if
necessary. Corrective actions include
replacement. EASA AD 2019–0212 also
describes procedures for reporting
inspection results.
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 8 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ..........................................................................................
$0
$255
$2,040
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the
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results of the required inspection. The
FAA has no way of determining the
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ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS *
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ......................................................................................................................
$38,448
$38,873
* Table does not include estimated costs for reporting.
The FAA estimates that it would take
about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the on-condition 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 $85 per product.
The FAA has received no definitive
data on which to base the cost estimates
for the on-condition corrective actions
for the operational check specified in
this AD.
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid
OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public
reporting for this collection of
information is estimated to take
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.
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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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
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:
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2017–19–25, Amendment 39–
19055 (82 FR 44895, September 27,
2017), and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
■
■
2021–06–08 Airbus Defense and Space S.A.
(Formerly known as Construcciones
Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39–
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21475; Docket No. FAA–2020–1134;
Project Identifier MCAI–2020–01053–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective May 10, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2017–19–25,
Amendment 39–19055 (82 FR 44895,
September 27, 2017) (AD 2017–19–25).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus Defense and
Space S.A. Model CN–235, CN–235–100,
CN–235–200, and CN–235–300 airplanes;
and Model C–295 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by leakage of a
motorized cross-feed fuel valve and a
determination that it is necessary to limit the
installation of affected parts to those parts
that are maintained in accordance with
certain instructions. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address leaks in a motorized fuel
valve, which could lead to failure of the fuel
valve and consequent improper fuel system
functioning or, in case of the presence of an
ignition source, an airplane fire.
(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 2019–0212, dated
August 27, 2019 (EASA AD 2019–0212).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019–0212
(1) Where EASA AD 2019–0212 refers to
April 25, 2016 (the effective date of EASA
AD 2016–0071) or January 23, 3017 (the
effective date of EASA AD 2017–0004), this
AD requires using November 1, 2017 (the
effective date of AD 2017–19–25).
(2) Where EASA AD 2019–0212 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(3) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2019–0212 does not apply to this AD.
(4) Although the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2019–0212 specifies
to submit all inspection findings to the
manufacturer, this AD requires reporting
only as specified in paragraph (8) of EASA
AD 2019–0212.
(5) Where paragraph (5) of EASA AD 2019–
0212 specifies ‘‘any discrepancy,’’ for this AD
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‘‘any discrepancy’’ is defined as the valve not
opening or closing as commanded during the
operational check.
(6) Paragraph (8) of EASA AD 2019–0212
specifies to report inspection results to
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. within a
certain compliance time. For this AD, report
inspection results at the applicable time
specified in paragraph (h)(6)(i) or (ii) of this
AD.
(i) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 60 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 60 days after the effective date of this
AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or 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 Defense and Space S.A.’s
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
Statement: A federal agency may not conduct
or sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to
a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this
information collection is 2120–0056. Public
reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 1 hour per
response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources,
gathering and maintaining the data needed,
and completing and reviewing the collection
of information. All responses to this
collection of information are mandatory as
required by this AD. Send comments
regarding this burden estimate or any other
aspect of this collection of information,
including suggestions for reducing this
burden to Information Collection Clearance
Officer, Federal Aviation Administration,
10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
76177–1524.
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(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3220; email
shahram.daneshmandi@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 May 10, 2021.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2019–0212, dated August 27,
2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) For EASA AD 2019–0212, contact
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–2020–1134.
(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 March 10, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021–06910 Filed 4–2–21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2020–1112; Project
Identifier MCAI–2020–01127–T; Amendment
39–21481; AD 2021–07–04]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; ATR–GIE
Avions de Transport Re´gional
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 all
ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Re´gional
Model ATR42 airplanes and Model
ATR72 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by in-service data, which
revealed that the minimum operating
airspeeds in severe icing conditions,
computed to provide adequate stall
margins, do not provide sufficient
margins to stall speeds at high bank
angle while exiting severe icing
conditions. This AD requires revising
the existing aircraft flight manual (AFM)
and applicable corresponding
operational procedures to provide
emergency procedures and limitations
for operating in severe icing conditions,
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 May 10,
2021.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 10, 2021.
ADDRESSES: For material incorporated
by reference (IBR) in this AD, contact
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–
1112.
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–
1112; 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:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-1134; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01053-T;
Amendment 39-21475; AD 2021-06-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) 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) 2017-19-
25, which applied to all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235,
CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes; and Model C-295
airplanes. AD 2017-19-25 required repetitive inspections and
operational
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checks of the affected fuel valves, and corrective actions if
necessary. This AD continues to require repetitive inspections and
operational checks of the affected fuel valves, and corrective actions
if necessary, and also limits the installation of affected parts to
those that are maintained in accordance with certain instructions, as
specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is
incorporated by reference. This AD was prompted by a determination that
it is necessary to limit the installation of affected parts specified
in AD 2017-19-25 to those parts that are maintained in accordance with
certain instructions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 10, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 10,
2021.
ADDRESSES: For the material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact 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-2020-1134.
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-
1134; 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-
3220; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2019-0212, dated August 27, 2019
(EASA AD 2019-0212) (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-
200, and CN-235-300 airplanes; and Model C-295 airplanes.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2017-19-25, Amendment 39-19055 (82 FR
44895, September 27, 2017) (AD 2017-19-25). AD 2017-19-25 applied to
all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200,
and CN-235-300 airplanes; and Model C-295 airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on December 17, 2020 (85 FR 81851). The NPRM
was prompted by leakage of a motorized cross-feed fuel valve and a
determination that it is necessary to limit the installation of
affected parts specified in AD 2017-19-25 to those parts that are
maintained in accordance with certain instructions. The NPRM proposed
to continue to require repetitive inspections and operational checks of
the affected fuel valves, and corrective actions if necessary, as
specified in EASA AD 2019-0212. The NPRM also proposed to limit the
installation of affected parts to those that are maintained in
accordance with certain instructions, as specified in EASA AD 2019-
0212.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address leaks in a motorized fuel
valve, which could lead to failure of the fuel valve and consequent
improper fuel system functioning or, in case of the presence of an
ignition source, an airplane fire. 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 Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2019-0212 describes procedures for repetitive inspections
and operational checks of the affected fuel valves (cycling procedures
and reapplication of grease or overhaul as applicable), and corrective
actions if necessary. Corrective actions include replacement. EASA AD
2019-0212 also describes procedures for reporting inspection results.
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 8 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........................... $0 $255 $2,040
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary
replacements that would be required based on the results of the
required inspection. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these replacements:
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Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions *
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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5 work-hours x $85 per hour = $425............................. $38,448 $38,873
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* Table does not include estimated costs for reporting.
The FAA estimates that it would take about 1 work-hour per product
to comply with the on-condition 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 $85 per product.
The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost
estimates for the on-condition corrective actions for the operational
check specified in this AD.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public
reporting for this collection of information is estimated to take
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.
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) 2017-19-25, Amendment 39-19055
(82 FR 44895, September 27, 2017), and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2021-06-08 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly known as
Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39-21475; Docket No.
FAA-2020-1134; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01053-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective May 10, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2017-19-25, Amendment 39-19055 (82 FR 44895,
September 27, 2017) (AD 2017-19-25).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-
235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes; and Model C-
295 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by leakage of a motorized cross-feed fuel
valve and a determination that it is necessary to limit the
installation of affected parts to those parts that are maintained in
accordance with certain instructions. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address leaks in a motorized fuel valve, which could lead to failure
of the fuel valve and consequent improper fuel system functioning
or, in case of the presence of an ignition source, an airplane fire.
(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
2019-0212, dated August 27, 2019 (EASA AD 2019-0212).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019-0212
(1) Where EASA AD 2019-0212 refers to April 25, 2016 (the
effective date of EASA AD 2016-0071) or January 23, 3017 (the
effective date of EASA AD 2017-0004), this AD requires using
November 1, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-19-25).
(2) Where EASA AD 2019-0212 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(3) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2019-0212 does not apply
to this AD.
(4) Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2019-
0212 specifies to submit all inspection findings to the
manufacturer, this AD requires reporting only as specified in
paragraph (8) of EASA AD 2019-0212.
(5) Where paragraph (5) of EASA AD 2019-0212 specifies ``any
discrepancy,'' for this AD
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``any discrepancy'' is defined as the valve not opening or closing
as commanded during the operational check.
(6) Paragraph (8) of EASA AD 2019-0212 specifies to report
inspection results to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. within a certain
compliance time. For this AD, report inspection results at the
applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(6)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done before the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the effective date
of this AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or 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
Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(3) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement: A federal agency
may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond
to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply
with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 1
hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data
needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
All responses to this collection of information are mandatory as
required by this AD. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or
any other aspect of this collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing this burden to Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Shahram Daneshmandi,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3220; 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
May 10, 2021.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0212,
dated August 27, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) For EASA AD 2019-0212, contact 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-2020-1134.
(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 March 10, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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