Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, 21923-21927 [2021-08577]
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accordance with, European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020–0104, dated
May 7, 2020 (EASA AD 2020–0104) or EASA
AD 2020–0104R1, dated January 28, 2021
(EASA AD 2020–0104R1).
(h) Exceptions to EASA ADs 2020–0104 and
2020–0104R1
(1) Where EASA AD 2020–0104 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2020–0104R1 refers to
May 21, 2020 ‘‘[the effective date of the
original issue of this [EASA] AD],’’ this AD
requires using the effective date of this AD.
(3) The ‘‘Remarks’’ sections of EASA ADs
2020–0104 and 2020–0104R1 do not apply to
this AD.
(4) Where procedure step 3.E.(1) of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus SAS
Service Bulletin A320–35–1096, dated
September 18, 2019, specified in EASA ADs
2020–0104 and 2020–0104R1, requires a test
of the solenoid valve, this AD allows
deviation from that Required for Compliance
(RC) action, as specified in Airbus SAS
Technical Adaptation 80843604/008/2020,
Issue 1, dated November 3, 2020.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information
referenced in EASA ADs 2020–0104 and
2020–0104R1 specify 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): For any
service information referenced in EASA ADs
2020–0104 and 2020–0104R1 that contains
RC procedures and tests: 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
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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.
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Issued on April 5, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021–08575 Filed 4–23–21; 8:45 am]
(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.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(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 2020–0104, dated May 7, 2020.
(ii) European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD 2020–0104R1, dated
January 28, 2021.
(iii) Airbus SAS Technical Adaptation
80843604/008/2020, Issue 1, dated November
3, 2020.
Note 1 to paragraph (l)(2)(iii): The issue
date of the document is identified only on
the last page of the document.
(3) For EASA ADs 2020–0104 and 2020–
0104R1, contact the EASA, KonradAdenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 8999 000; email ADs@
easa.europa.eu; Internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find these
EASA ADs on the EASA website at https://
ad.easa.europa.eu.
Note 2 to paragraph (l)(3): EASA AD 2020–
0104 can be accessed in the zipped file at the
bottom of the web page for EASA AD 2020–
0104R1. When EASA posts a revised AD on
their website, they watermark the previous
AD as ‘‘Revised,’’ alter the file name by
adding ‘‘_revised’’ to the end, and move it
into a zipped file attached at the bottom of
the AD web page.
(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–2020–0851.
(6) You may view this material that is
incorporated by reference at the National
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0845; Product
Identifier 2020–NM–102–AD; Amendment
39–21514; AD 2021–09–01]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A320–271N, A321–
211, and A321–271N airplanes. This AD
was prompted by reports of missing
overhead stowage compartment (OHSC)
X-fixation brackets or brackets that were
incorrectly installed during assembly.
This AD requires a special detailed
inspection of the OHSC X-fixation
brackets for missing or incorrectly
installed brackets, and installation or
replacement the OHSC X-fixation
brackets if necessary; or modification of
each OHSC; 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 June 1, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of June 1, 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
SUMMARY:
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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–
0845.
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–
0845; 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
Sanjay.Ralhan@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2020–0122, dated May 29, 2020 (EASA
AD 2020–0122) (also referred to as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or the MCAI), to correct an
unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS
Model A320–271N, A321–211, and
A321–271N airplanes.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Airbus SAS Model
A320–271N, A321–211, and A321–271N
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on September 17, 2020
(85 FR 58014). The NPRM was
prompted by reports of missing OHSC
X-fixation brackets or brackets that were
incorrectly installed during assembly.
The NPRM proposed to require a special
detailed inspection of the OHSC Xfixation brackets for missing or
incorrectly installed brackets, and
installation or replacement if necessary;
or modification of each OHSC, as
specified in an EASA AD.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
this condition, which could lead to
OHSC failure under certain loading
conditions, and possibly result in injury
to occupants and impede egress during
an emergency evacuation. See the MCAI
for additional background information.
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Comments
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. The following presents
the comments received on the NPRM
and the FAA’s response to each
comment.
Request To Use a Borescope for the
Inspection Requirement
Delta Air Lines (DAL) requested that
the FAA allow the use of a borescope as
an alternative device to the endoscope
for the inspection of the OHSC Xfixation brackets as specified in
paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2020–0122.
DAL stated that Airbus has provided its
concurrence in Airbus Technical
Request 80838467/006, dated October
15, 2020.
The FAA agrees that use of a
borescope to do this inspection will
provide an adequate level of safety. The
FAA has added paragraph (h)(3) to this
AD, which allows for the use of a
borescope for the inspection of the
OHSC X-fixation brackets required in
this AD.
Request To Disregard the Description of
the Bin Assembly in the Referenced
Service Information
DAL requested that the FAA add an
exception to paragraph (h) of the
proposed AD to disregard the
description of the bin assembly. DAL
commented that where paragraph
3.C.1(b) through 3.C.1(ae) of the
referenced modification service
information specified in paragraph (3) of
EASA AD 2020–0122 states to ‘‘replace
bin assembly 1F FL EE’’ (and other bin
assemblies), the bin assembly
description is information only and
does not point to a location on the
airplane. DAL commented that Airbus
has provided its concurrence in Airbus
Technical Request 80838467/006, dated
October 15, 2020.
The FAA agrees that the bin assembly
identifier, such as ‘‘1F FL EE,’’ is related
to the bin assembly description in the
referenced modification service
information specified in EASA AD
2020–0122. The bin assembly identifiers
are provided for information only. The
FAA does not agree with removing these
references for the bin assemblies
because they describe the part that
correlates with the part number.
Further, the FAA has verified with
Airbus that Airbus tech request
80838467/006, dated October 15, 2020,
does not recommend removing the part
description. However, the FAA has
clarified use of the bin assembly
identifiers in paragraph (h)(4) of this
AD.
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Request for a One-Time Identification
of the OHSC
DAL requested that the FAA clarify
that the OHSC housing must be
reidentified only one time although the
service information referenced in
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021–0122
specifies to reidentify the OHSC
housing at each bin assembly
replacement step. DAL stated that
Airbus confirmed in Airbus Technical
Request 80838467/006, dated October
15, 2020, that each OHSC housing has
more than one bin assembly, so the
reidentification step is needed only one
time for the OHSC housing, not when
each bin assembly is replaced.
The FAA agrees with the commenter.
The complete OHSC module, which
mainly consists of one housing, one or
more bins, the light cover, and one or
more air outlets, has one part number.
Only one identification label is needed
for the whole module, and the bins have
their own identification labels with
their own part numbers. The FAA has
revised this AD to add paragraph (h)(5)
of this AD to clarify that the OHSC
module is a one-time reidentification no
matter how many bins have been
modified.
Request To Disregard a Part Number
Not Installed on the Airplane
DAL requested that the FAA add an
exception to paragraph (h) of the
proposed AD explaining that the part
number of the COMPARTMENT ASSY
may be disregarded if it is not installed
on the airplane, as long as the OHSC Xfixation brackets are replaced as
specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD
2020–0122. DAL stated that the part
numbers of the COMPARTMENT ASSY
can be mismatched due to differences in
the airplane applicability; therefore,
mismatched part numbers in this step
occur when the COMPARTMENT ASSY
in the airplane are removed. DAL stated
that Airbus has provided its
concurrence in Airbus Technical
Request 80838467/006, dated October
15, 2020.
The FAA disagrees with the
commenter’s request. An AD may not
require actions on a part or component
that is not installed on the airplane. Any
COMPARTMENT ASSY installed after
the effective date of this AD must be in
compliance with the requirements of
this AD. The COMPARTMENT ASSY is
reidentified using the referenced
modification service information
specified in EASA AD 2020–0122.
When the COMPARTMENT ASSY is
reidentified, the referenced modification
service information shows the list of the
old and new part numbers to address
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2020–0122. The FAA has included the
Ref. Task equivalencies in paragraphs
(h)(6)(i) through (xvi) of this AD.
the re-identified parts. The FAA has not
revised this AD in this regard.
Request To Include Certain
Equivalencies for Certain Tasks
DAL requested that the proposed AD
include certain equivalencies for the
Ref. Tasks identified in the referenced
inspection service information specified
in EASA AD 2020–0122. DAL stated
that the Ref. Task identified in the
referenced inspection service
information specified in EASA AD
2020–0122 specifies that the actions be
accomplished ‘‘in accordance with’’ a
specific Ref. Task. DAL stated that
Airbus has provided its concurrence in
Airbus Technical Request 80838467/
006, dated October 15, 2020.
The FAA agrees to revise this AD to
include certain equivalencies for the
Ref. Tasks identified in step 3.C.1(c) of
the referenced inspection service
information specified in EASA AD
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule with the changes 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.
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Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2020–0122 specifies
procedures for a special detailed
inspection of the OHSC X-fixation
brackets for missing or incorrectly
installed brackets, and corrective
actions (installation or replacement
OHSC X-fixation brackets) if necessary;
or modification of each OHSC by
installing new X-fixation brackets and
reidentifying the OHSC housing. 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 31 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Up to 29 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $2,465 ..............
Cost per product
$0
Cost on U.S. operators
Up to $2,465 ...........................
Up to $76,415.
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR OPTIONAL ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per product
Up to 36 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to
$3,060.
Up to $539,060 .................................................
Up to $542,120.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
action that would be required based on
the results of any required actions. The
FAA has no way of determining the
number of aircraft that might need this
on-condition action:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Up to 29 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $2,465 .............................................................................................
*$
*$
* The FAA has received no definitive data that would enable us to provide parts cost estimates for the on-condition action specified in this AD.
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
operators. The FAA does not control
warranty coverage for affected operators.
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
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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.
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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
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(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 adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
■
2021–09–01 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
21514; Docket No. FAA–2020–0845;
Product Identifier 2020–NM–102–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective June 1, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A320–271N, A321–211 and A321–271N
airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD 2020–0122, dated May
29, 2020 (EASA AD 2020–0122).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
missing overhead stowage compartment
(OHSC) X-fixation brackets or brackets that
were incorrectly installed during assembly.
The FAA issuing this AD to address this
condition, which could lead to OHSC failure
under certain loading conditions, and
possibly result in injury to occupants and
impede egress during an emergency
evacuation.
(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 2020–0122.
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(h) Exceptions and Clarifications to EASA
AD 2020–0122
(1) Where EASA AD 2020–0122 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2020–0122 does not apply to this AD.
(3) For the inspection of the OHSC Xfixation brackets specified in paragraph (1) of
EASA AD 2020–0122, this AD allows the use
of the borescope as an alternative method of
compliance for the inspection.
(4) Paragraphs 3.C.1(b) through 3.C.1(ae) of
the referenced modification service
information specified in EASA AD 2020–
0122 specifies to ‘‘replace bin assembly [**],’’
where ‘‘**’’ refers to a bin assembly
identifier. These identifiers are for
information only.
(5) Where paragraphs 3.C.1(b) through
3.C.1(ae) of the referenced modification
service information specified in EASA AD
2020–0122 references reidentification of the
OHSC at every COMPARTMENT ASSY
installation, this AD requires a one-time
reidentification for the OHSC module no
matter how many bins have been modified.
(6) Accomplishment of either of the pair of
Ref. Tasks identified in each of the
paragraphs in (h)(6)(i) through (xvi) of this
AD is acceptable for compliance with the
applicable action of the Ref. Tasks identified
in step 3.C.1(c) of the referenced inspection
service information specified in EASA AD
2020–0122.
(i) Ref. Task A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–
01ZZZ–600Z–A corresponds to Ref. Task
A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–01001–600A–A.
(ii) Ref. Task A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–
02ZZZ–600Z–A corresponds to Ref. Task
A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–02001–600A–A.
(iii) Ref. Task A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–
03ZZZ–600Z–A corresponds to Ref. Task
A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–03001–600A–A.
(iv) Ref. Task A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–
04ZZZ–600Z–A corresponds to Ref. Task
A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–04001–600A–A.
(v) Ref. Task A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–
05ZZZ–600Z–A corresponds to Ref. Task
A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–05001–600A–A.
(vi) Ref. Task A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–
06ZZZ–600Z–A correspond to Ref. Task
A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–06001–600A–A.
(vii) Ref. Task A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–
07ZZZ–600Z–A corresponds to Ref. Task
A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–07001–600A–A.
(viii) Ref. Task A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–
08ZZZ–600Z–A corresponds to Ref. Task
A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–08001–600A–A.
(ix) Ref. Task A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–
09ZZZ–600Z–A corresponds to Ref. Task
A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–09001–600A–A.
(x) Ref. Task A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–
10ZZZ–600Z–A corresponds to Ref. Task
A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–10001–600A–A.
(xi) Ref. Task A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–
11ZZZ–600Z–A corresponds to Ref. Task
A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–11001–600A–A.
(xii) Ref. Task A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–
12ZZZ–600Z–A corresponds to Ref. Task
A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–12001–600A–A.
(xiii) Ref. Task A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–
13ZZZ–600Z–A corresponds to Ref. Task
A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–13001–600A–A.
(xiv) Ref. Task A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–
14ZZZ–600Z–A correspond to Ref. Task
A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–14001–600A–A.
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(xv) Ref. Task A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–
15ZZZ–600Z–A corresponds to Ref. Task
A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–15001–600A–A.
(xvi) Ref. Task A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–
16ZZZ–600Z–A corresponds to Ref. Task
A320–A–25–XX–1BFN–16001–600A–A.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2020–0122 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.
(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
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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 2020–0122, dated May 29, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2020–0122, 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–2020–0845.
(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 April 12, 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–2020–1165; Project
Identifier 2019–SW–027–AD; Amendment
39–21499; AD 2021–08–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Helicopters Model SA341G and
SA342J helicopters. This AD was
prompted by the determination that a
new life limit was necessary for certain
tail rotor blades (TRBs). This AD
requires replacing certain TRBs, reidentifying certain TRBs, and repairing
certain other TRBs, as specified in a
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD, which is incorporated by
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reference. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective June 1, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of June 1, 2021.
ADDRESSES: For material incorporated
by reference (IBR) in this AD, contact
the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49
221 8999 000; email ADs@
easa.europa.eu; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
material on the EASA website at https://
ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this
material 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. It is also
available in the AD docket on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2020–1165.
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–
1165; 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:
Blaine Williams, Aerospace Engineer,
Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960
Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, California,
90712; telephone (562) 627–5371; email
blaine.williams@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2019–0034, dated February 14, 2019
(EASA AD 2019–0034) (also referred to
as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or the
MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus Helicopters Model
SA341G and SA342J helicopters.
Although EASA AD 2019–0034 applies
to all Model SA341G and SA342J
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helicopters, this AD applies to
helicopters with an affected part
installed instead.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Airbus Helicopters
Model SA341G and SA342J helicopters.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on December 28, 2020 (85 FR
84275). The NPRM was prompted by the
determination that a new life limit was
necessary for certain TRBs. The NPRM
proposed to require replacing certain
TRBs, re-identifying certain TRBs, and
repairing certain other TRBs, as
specified in an EASA AD.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
TRBs that might break, resulting in loss
of tail rotor control and consequent loss
of control of the helicopter. 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 2019–0034 describes
procedures for replacing TRBs having
certain part numbers, re-identifying
TRBs having a certain part number and
certain serial numbers, and repairing
TRBs that have been reworked/repaired/
modified before being re-identified.
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 20 helicopters of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this AD:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0845; Product Identifier 2020-NM-102-AD; Amendment
39-21514; AD 2021-09-01]
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
certain Airbus SAS Model A320-271N, A321-211, and A321-271N airplanes.
This AD was prompted by reports of missing overhead stowage compartment
(OHSC) X-fixation brackets or brackets that were incorrectly installed
during assembly. This AD requires a special detailed inspection of the
OHSC X-fixation brackets for missing or incorrectly installed brackets,
and installation or replacement the OHSC X-fixation brackets if
necessary; or modification of each OHSC; 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 June 1, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 1, 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 [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
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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-2020-0845.
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-
0845; 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:
Background
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2020-0122, dated May 29, 2020 (EASA
AD 2020-0122) (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A320-271N, A321-211, and A321-271N
airplanes.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus SAS
Model A320-271N, A321-211, and A321-271N airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on September 17, 2020 (85 FR 58014). The NPRM
was prompted by reports of missing OHSC X-fixation brackets or brackets
that were incorrectly installed during assembly. The NPRM proposed to
require a special detailed inspection of the OHSC X-fixation brackets
for missing or incorrectly installed brackets, and installation or
replacement if necessary; or modification of each OHSC, as specified in
an EASA AD.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address this condition, which could
lead to OHSC failure under certain loading conditions, and possibly
result in injury to occupants and impede egress during an emergency
evacuation. See the MCAI for additional background information.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Use a Borescope for the Inspection Requirement
Delta Air Lines (DAL) requested that the FAA allow the use of a
borescope as an alternative device to the endoscope for the inspection
of the OHSC X-fixation brackets as specified in paragraph (1) of EASA
AD 2020-0122. DAL stated that Airbus has provided its concurrence in
Airbus Technical Request 80838467/006, dated October 15, 2020.
The FAA agrees that use of a borescope to do this inspection will
provide an adequate level of safety. The FAA has added paragraph (h)(3)
to this AD, which allows for the use of a borescope for the inspection
of the OHSC X-fixation brackets required in this AD.
Request To Disregard the Description of the Bin Assembly in the
Referenced Service Information
DAL requested that the FAA add an exception to paragraph (h) of the
proposed AD to disregard the description of the bin assembly. DAL
commented that where paragraph 3.C.1(b) through 3.C.1(ae) of the
referenced modification service information specified in paragraph (3)
of EASA AD 2020-0122 states to ``replace bin assembly 1F FL EE'' (and
other bin assemblies), the bin assembly description is information only
and does not point to a location on the airplane. DAL commented that
Airbus has provided its concurrence in Airbus Technical Request
80838467/006, dated October 15, 2020.
The FAA agrees that the bin assembly identifier, such as ``1F FL
EE,'' is related to the bin assembly description in the referenced
modification service information specified in EASA AD 2020-0122. The
bin assembly identifiers are provided for information only. The FAA
does not agree with removing these references for the bin assemblies
because they describe the part that correlates with the part number.
Further, the FAA has verified with Airbus that Airbus tech request
80838467/006, dated October 15, 2020, does not recommend removing the
part description. However, the FAA has clarified use of the bin
assembly identifiers in paragraph (h)(4) of this AD.
Request for a One-Time Identification of the OHSC
DAL requested that the FAA clarify that the OHSC housing must be
reidentified only one time although the service information referenced
in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0122 specifies to reidentify the OHSC
housing at each bin assembly replacement step. DAL stated that Airbus
confirmed in Airbus Technical Request 80838467/006, dated October 15,
2020, that each OHSC housing has more than one bin assembly, so the
reidentification step is needed only one time for the OHSC housing, not
when each bin assembly is replaced.
The FAA agrees with the commenter. The complete OHSC module, which
mainly consists of one housing, one or more bins, the light cover, and
one or more air outlets, has one part number. Only one identification
label is needed for the whole module, and the bins have their own
identification labels with their own part numbers. The FAA has revised
this AD to add paragraph (h)(5) of this AD to clarify that the OHSC
module is a one-time reidentification no matter how many bins have been
modified.
Request To Disregard a Part Number Not Installed on the Airplane
DAL requested that the FAA add an exception to paragraph (h) of the
proposed AD explaining that the part number of the COMPARTMENT ASSY may
be disregarded if it is not installed on the airplane, as long as the
OHSC X-fixation brackets are replaced as specified in paragraph (3) of
EASA AD 2020-0122. DAL stated that the part numbers of the COMPARTMENT
ASSY can be mismatched due to differences in the airplane
applicability; therefore, mismatched part numbers in this step occur
when the COMPARTMENT ASSY in the airplane are removed. DAL stated that
Airbus has provided its concurrence in Airbus Technical Request
80838467/006, dated October 15, 2020.
The FAA disagrees with the commenter's request. An AD may not
require actions on a part or component that is not installed on the
airplane. Any COMPARTMENT ASSY installed after the effective date of
this AD must be in compliance with the requirements of this AD. The
COMPARTMENT ASSY is reidentified using the referenced modification
service information specified in EASA AD 2020-0122. When the
COMPARTMENT ASSY is reidentified, the referenced modification service
information shows the list of the old and new part numbers to address
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the re-identified parts. The FAA has not revised this AD in this
regard.
Request To Include Certain Equivalencies for Certain Tasks
DAL requested that the proposed AD include certain equivalencies
for the Ref. Tasks identified in the referenced inspection service
information specified in EASA AD 2020-0122. DAL stated that the Ref.
Task identified in the referenced inspection service information
specified in EASA AD 2020-0122 specifies that the actions be
accomplished ``in accordance with'' a specific Ref. Task. DAL stated
that Airbus has provided its concurrence in Airbus Technical Request
80838467/006, dated October 15, 2020.
The FAA agrees to revise this AD to include certain equivalencies
for the Ref. Tasks identified in step 3.C.1(c) of the referenced
inspection service information specified in EASA AD 2020-0122. The FAA
has included the Ref. Task equivalencies in paragraphs (h)(6)(i)
through (xvi) of this AD.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments
received, and determined that air safety and the public interest
require adopting this final rule with the changes 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 2020-0122 specifies procedures for a special detailed
inspection of the OHSC X-fixation brackets for missing or incorrectly
installed brackets, and corrective actions (installation or replacement
OHSC X-fixation brackets) if necessary; or modification of each OHSC by
installing new X-fixation brackets and reidentifying the OHSC housing.
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 31 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 29 work-hours x $85 per hour = Up $0 Up to $2,465.............. Up to $76,415.
to $2,465.
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Estimated Costs for Optional Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Up to 36 work-hours x $85 per Up to $539,060.... Up to $542,120.
hour = Up to $3,060.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition action that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need this on-condition action:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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Up to 29 work-hours x $85 per hour = * $ * $
Up to $2,465.........................
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* The FAA has received no definitive data that would enable us to
provide parts cost estimates for the on-condition action specified in
this AD.
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 operators. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected operators. 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:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
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(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]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2021-09-01 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-21514; Docket No. FAA-2020-0845;
Product Identifier 2020-NM-102-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective June 1, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A320-271N, A321-211 and
A321-271N airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0122, dated May
29, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0122).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of missing overhead stowage
compartment (OHSC) X-fixation brackets or brackets that were
incorrectly installed during assembly. The FAA issuing this AD to
address this condition, which could lead to OHSC failure under
certain loading conditions, and possibly result in injury to
occupants and impede egress during an emergency evacuation.
(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 2020-0122.
(h) Exceptions and Clarifications to EASA AD 2020-0122
(1) Where EASA AD 2020-0122 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0122 does not apply
to this AD.
(3) For the inspection of the OHSC X-fixation brackets specified
in paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2020-0122, this AD allows the use of the
borescope as an alternative method of compliance for the inspection.
(4) Paragraphs 3.C.1(b) through 3.C.1(ae) of the referenced
modification service information specified in EASA AD 2020-0122
specifies to ``replace bin assembly [**],'' where ``**'' refers to a
bin assembly identifier. These identifiers are for information only.
(5) Where paragraphs 3.C.1(b) through 3.C.1(ae) of the
referenced modification service information specified in EASA AD
2020-0122 references reidentification of the OHSC at every
COMPARTMENT ASSY installation, this AD requires a one-time
reidentification for the OHSC module no matter how many bins have
been modified.
(6) Accomplishment of either of the pair of Ref. Tasks
identified in each of the paragraphs in (h)(6)(i) through (xvi) of
this AD is acceptable for compliance with the applicable action of
the Ref. Tasks identified in step 3.C.1(c) of the referenced
inspection service information specified in EASA AD 2020-0122.
(i) Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-01ZZZ-600Z-A corresponds to Ref.
Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-01001-600A-A.
(ii) Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-02ZZZ-600Z-A corresponds to
Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-02001-600A-A.
(iii) Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-03ZZZ-600Z-A corresponds to
Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-03001-600A-A.
(iv) Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-04ZZZ-600Z-A corresponds to
Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-04001-600A-A.
(v) Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-05ZZZ-600Z-A corresponds to Ref.
Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-05001-600A-A.
(vi) Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-06ZZZ-600Z-A correspond to Ref.
Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-06001-600A-A.
(vii) Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-07ZZZ-600Z-A corresponds to
Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-07001-600A-A.
(viii) Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-08ZZZ-600Z-A corresponds to
Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-08001-600A-A.
(ix) Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-09ZZZ-600Z-A corresponds to
Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-09001-600A-A.
(x) Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-10ZZZ-600Z-A corresponds to Ref.
Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-10001-600A-A.
(xi) Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-11ZZZ-600Z-A corresponds to
Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-11001-600A-A.
(xii) Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-12ZZZ-600Z-A corresponds to
Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-12001-600A-A.
(xiii) Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-13ZZZ-600Z-A corresponds to
Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-13001-600A-A.
(xiv) Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-14ZZZ-600Z-A correspond to
Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-14001-600A-A.
(xv) Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-15ZZZ-600Z-A corresponds to
Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-15001-600A-A.
(xvi) Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-16ZZZ-600Z-A corresponds to
Ref. Task A320-A-25-XX-1BFN-16001-600A-A.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2020-0122
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: [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
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.
(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
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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 2020-0122,
dated May 29, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2020-0122, 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.
(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-2020-0845.
(5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on April 12, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-08577 Filed 4-23-21; 8:45 am]
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