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2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
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The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
2020–1022; Project Identifier AD–2020–
01101–T.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) by January 3,
2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 757–200, –200CB, and –300 series
airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in Boeing Special Attention
Requirements Bulletin 757–25–0315 RB,
Revision 2, dated March 17, 2021.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report
indicating the passenger service units (PSUs)
and life vest panels became separated from
their attachments during several survivable
accident sequences. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the PSUs, life vest panels, and
video panels becoming detached and falling
into the cabin, which could lead to passenger
injuries and impede egress during an
evacuation.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Required Actions
Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this
AD: At the applicable times specified in the
‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Special
Attention Requirements Bulletin 757–25–
0315 RB, Revision 2, dated March 17, 2021,
do all applicable actions identified in, and in
accordance with, the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention
Requirements Bulletin 757–25–0315 RB,
Revision 2, dated March 17, 2021.
Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for
accomplishing the actions required by this
AD can be found in Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 757–25–0315, Revision 2,
dated March 17, 2021, which is referred to
in Boeing Special Attention Requirements
Bulletin 757–25–0315 RB, Revision 2, dated
March 17, 2021.
(h) Exceptions to Service Information
Specifications
(1) Where Boeing Special Attention
Requirements Bulletin 757–25–0315 RB,
Revision 2, dated March 17, 2021, uses the
phrase ‘‘the Revision 2 date of Requirements
Bulletin 757–25–0315 RB,’’ this AD requires
using ‘‘the effective date of this AD.’’
(2) The lanyard installation specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD is not required on
Model 757–200 airplanes modified per VT
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supplemental type certificates (STCs)
ST03952AT and ST04242AT.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
For airplanes identified in Boeing Special
Attention Requirements Bulletin 757–25–
0315 RB, Revision 1, dated May 20, 2020:
This paragraph provides credit for the actions
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Boeing Special
Attention Requirements Bulletin 757–25–
0315 RB, Revision 1, dated May 20, 2020.
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
phone: 562–797–1717; internet: https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
referenced service information 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.
Issued on October 25, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
(j) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the applicable time specified in
paragraph (j)(1) or (2) of this AD, no person
may install on any airplane any PSU, life vest
panel, or video panel without an updated
lanyard assembly installed.
(1) For airplanes that have PSUs, life vest
panels, or video panels without the updated
lanyard assemblies installed as of the
effective date of this AD: After modification
of the airplane as required by paragraph (g)
of this AD.
(2) For airplanes that do not have PSUs,
life vest panels, or video panels without the
updated lanyard assemblies installed as of
the effective date of this AD: As of the
effective date of this AD.
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(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company
Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, to make
those findings. To be approved, the repair
method, modification deviation, or alteration
deviation must meet the certification basis of
the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
AGENCY:
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Tony Koung, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax: 206–231–3985; email:
tony.koung@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0506; Project
Identifier MCAI–2021–00200–T]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM).
The FAA is revising a notice
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to
supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2013–25–11; this NPRM would apply to
all Airbus SAS Model A318–111, and
–112 airplanes; Model A319–111, –112,
–113, –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133
airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, –214,
–216, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes;
and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
This action revises the NPRM by
establishing a different compliance time
for the initial inspection on certain
airplane configurations. The FAA is
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. Since these
actions would impose an additional
burden over those in the NPRM, the
FAA is reopening the comment period
to allow the public the chance to
comment on these changes.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments
on this SNPRM by January 3, 2022.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
SUMMARY:
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W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For EASA service information
identified in this SNPRM, 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 material on the EASA website
at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. For Airbus
service information identified in this
SNPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, RondPoint 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. You
may view this referenced service
information 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.
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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–2021–
0506; 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 SNPRM,
any comments received, and other
information. The street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.
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:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send
your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2021–0506; Project Identifier
MCAI–2021–00200–T’’ at the beginning
of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of
the proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. The FAA will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend the proposal
because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business
Information (CBI) as described in the
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following paragraph, and other
information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments
received, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this proposed
AD.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial
information that is both customarily and
actually treated as private by its owner.
Under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt
from public disclosure. If your
comments responsive to this SNPRM
contain commercial or financial
information that is customarily treated
as private, that you actually treat as
private, and that is relevant or
responsive to this SNPRM, it is
important that you clearly designate the
submitted comments as CBI. Please
mark each page of your submission
containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA
will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they
will not be placed in the public docket
of this NPRM. Submissions containing
CBI should be sent to 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. Any commentary that the FAA
receives which is not specifically
designated as CBI will be placed in the
public docket for this rulemaking.
Background
The FAA issued AD 2013–25–11,
Amendment 39–17707 (78 FR 78705,
December 27, 2013) (AD 2013–25–11).
AD 2013–25–11 requires actions to
address an unsafe condition on all
Airbus SAS Model A318–111, –112,
–121, and –122 airplanes; Model A319–
111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132,
and –133 airplanes; Model A320–111,
–211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and –233
airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112,
–131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232
airplanes. AD 2013–25–11 requires
repetitive inspections of the 80VU rack
lower lateral fittings, upper fittings, and
shelves for damage, repetitive
inspections of the 80VU rack lower
central support for cracking, and
corrective action if necessary. AD 2013–
25–11 also specifies optional
terminating action for the repetitive
inspections.
The FAA issued an NPRM to amend
14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD to
supersede AD 2013–25–11 that would
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apply to all Airbus SAS Model A318–
111, and –112, airplanes; Model A319–
111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132,
and –133 airplanes; Model A320–211,
–212, –214, –216. –231, –232, and –233
airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112,
–131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on June 22, 2021 (86
FR 32653) (the NPRM). The NPRM was
prompted by reports of damaged lower
lateral fittings of the 80VU rack, and
reports of new damage on airplanes on
which certain optional service
information had been accomplished.
The NPRM proposed to expand the
applicability, remove the optional
terminating action, and require new
repetitive inspections.
Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
Since the FAA issued the NPRM, new
damage occurrences have been reported,
and a different compliance time has
been determined for certain affected
parts, depending on airplane
configuration.
The European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2021–0172, dated July 20, 2021 (EASA
AD 2021–0172) (also referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or the
MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus SAS Model A318–111,
A318–112, A319–111, A319–112, A319–
113, A319–114, A319–115, A319–131,
A319–132, A319–133, A320–211, A320–
212, A320–214, A320–215, A320–216,
A320–231, A320–232, A320–233, A321–
111, A321–112, A321–131, A321–211,
A321–212, A321–213, A321–231 and
A321–232 airplanes. Model A320–215
airplanes are not certificated by the FAA
and are not included on the U.S. type
certificate data sheet; this proposed AD
therefore does not include those
airplanes in the applicability. EASA AD
2021–0172 supersedes EASA AD 2021–
0045, dated February 16, 2021 (EASA
AD 2021–0045). The FAA NPRM
corresponds to EASA AD 2021–0045.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–
0506.
This proposed AD was prompted by
reports of damaged lower lateral fittings
of the 80VU rack, and reports of new
damage on airplanes on which certain
optional service information had been
accomplished. The FAA is proposing
this AD to address damage or cracking
of the 80VU fittings and supports,
which could lead to possible
disconnection of the cable harnesses to
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one or more computers, and if occurring
during a critical phase of flight, could
result in reduced control of the airplane.
See the MCAI for additional background
information.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2021–0172 describes
procedures for repetitive special
detailed inspections of the 80VU rack
lower lateral fittings, lower central
support, upper fittings, central post, and
shelves attachments for discrepancies
(including broken fittings, missing bolts,
an electronics rack FIN 80VU that is in
contact with structure, any bush that
has migrated, burred material, and
cracks), and corrective action if
necessary. Corrective actions include
modification, repair, and replacement.
EASA AD 2021–0172 also describes
procedures for reporting inspection
results to Airbus.
The FAA has also reviewed Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–25–1BKJ,
Revision 02, dated April 9, 2020. Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–25–1BKJ,
Revision 02, dated April 9, 2020,
describes inspections of the 80VU rack
lower lateral fittings, lower central
support, upper fittings, central post, and
shelves attachments for discrepancies
and corrective action.
The FAA has also reviewed Airbus
Technical Adaptation 80827186/024/
2020, Issue 1, dated September 18, 2020,
which addresses discrepancies found in
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1BKJ,
Revision 02, dated April 9, 2020.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
this rule. The following presents the
comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA’s response to those comments.
Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA),
International, supported the NPRM.
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Request To Incorporate New EASA AD
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines,
and United Airlines requested that the
FAA incorporate new information into
this proposed AD, because of the
publication of EASA AD 2021–0172,
which superseded EASA AD 2021–
0045.
The FAA agrees to incorporate the
new information by issuing this SNPRM
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and has revised this AD to refer to
EASA AD 2021–0172 as the appropriate
source of service information to
accomplish the required actions.
Request To Allow Technical
Adaptation (TA)
United Airlines requested that the
FAA allow the use of TA 80827186/024/
2020, Issue 1, dated September 18, 2020,
to address inspections and corrective
actions done using Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–25–1BKJ, Revision 02,
dated April 9, 2020. United Airlines
stated that Airbus has issued TA
80827186/024/2020, Issue 1, dated
September 18, 2020, to address
discrepancies in Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–25–1BKJ, Revision 02, dated
April 9, 2020, which is specified in
EASA AD 2021–0045.
The FAA agrees with the request for
the reasons provided by the commenter.
The FAA has added paragraph (i) to the
proposed AD to specify that Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–25–1BKJ,
Revision 02, dated April 9, 2020, with
corrections referenced in the Airbus
Technical Adaptation 80827186/024/
2020, Issue 1, dated September 18, 2020,
is an acceptable method of compliance
for the inspections and corrective
actions specified in paragraphs (1), (2),
and (3) of EASA AD 2021–0172.
Request To Use Drawing
United Airlines requested that the
FAA allow the use of Airbus Drawing
(DWG) D53924082. United Airlines
stated that in Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–25–1BKJ, Revision 02, dated
April 9, 2020, Config. 004, Figure ICN–
A320–A–25XX1BKJ–A–FAPE3–00EOV–
A–001–01, Sheet 2 of 2, detail D shows
a fitting installation with a four
fasteners configuration. United Airlines
stated Airbus Drawing D53924082
indicates the fitting installation must
have six fasteners configuration. United
Airlines stated that Airbus confirmed it
will update the service bulletin to show
the assembly with a six fastener
configuration.
The FAA acknowledges the
commenter’s request and notes the
commenter did not submit the
referenced drawing. However, the FAA
has determined the Accomplishment
Instructions steps in Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–25–1BKJ, Revision 02,
dated April 9, 2020, are correct for most
airplanes. United Airlines is one
operator in Config. 004 and it has a
unique configuration. The FAA does not
consider it appropriate to include
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various provisions in an AD applicable
only to an operator’s unique
configuration of affected airplanes. If an
operator with an affected airplane
cannot accomplish the required actions
specified in the service information, or
prefers to use different service
information that is specific to their
design, an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) can be requested in
accordance with the provisions
specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this
proposed AD. The FAA has confirmed
with EASA that the solution for United
Airlines’ configuration will be included
in the next revision of the service
information expected to be published in
the fourth quarter of 2021; therefore,
once published, based on incorporation
of the Ref. Publications: Section of
EASA AD 2021–0172 in this proposed
AD, United Airlines may use that
service information without the need for
an AMOC. The FAA has not changed
this proposed AD in this regard.
FAA’s Determination
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to the
FAA’s bilateral agreement with the State
of Design Authority, the FAA has been
notified of the unsafe condition
described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. The FAA
is proposing this AD because the FAA
evaluated all pertinent information and
determined an unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other
products of the same type design.
Certain changes described above
expand the scope of the NPRM. As a
result, the FAA has determined that it
is necessary to reopen the comment
period to provide additional
opportunity for the public to comment
on this SNPRM.
Proposed Requirements of This SNPRM
This proposed AD requires
accomplishing the actions specified in
the service information described
previously, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed
AD affects 1,528 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the
following costs to comply with this
proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS *
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
New proposed actions ..
Up to 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to
$680.
Cost per product
$0
Up to $680 ...................
Cost on U.S. operators
Up to $1,039,040.
* 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 proposed reporting
requirement in this proposed 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 $129,880, or $85
per product.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions that would be required based on
the results of any required actions. The
FAA has no way of determining the
number of aircraft that might need these
on-condition actions:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Repair ....................................
Replacement ..........................
Modification ............................
122 work-hours × $85 per hour = $10,370 .........................
Up to 189 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $16,065 .....
189 work-hours × $85 per hour = $16,065 .........................
$4,150 ...................................
Up to $6,928 .........................
$7,407 ...................................
According to the manufacturer, some
or all of the costs of this proposed 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 the cost estimate.
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid
OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information
required by this proposed AD is 2120–
0056. The paperwork cost associated
with this proposed AD has been
detailed in the Costs of Compliance
section of this document and includes
time for reviewing instructions, as well
as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all
reporting associated with this proposed
AD is mandatory. Comments concerning
the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to Information
Collection Clearance Officer, Federal
Aviation Administration, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
76177–1524.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
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Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking
under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section
44701: General requirements. Under
that section, Congress charges the FAA
with promoting safe flight of civil
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and
procedures the Administrator finds
necessary for safety in air commerce.
This regulation is within the scope of
that authority because it addresses an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
The FAA determined that this
proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation:
(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.
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$14,520.
Up to $22,993.
$23,472.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by:
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2013–25–11, Amendment 39–
17707 (78 FR 78705, December 27,
2013), and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
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Regulatory Findings
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Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA–2021–0506;
Project Identifier MCAI–2021–00200–T.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) by January 3,
2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2013–25–11,
Amendment 39–17707 (78 FR 78705,
December 27, 2013) (AD 2013–25–11).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS
airplanes, certificated in any category,
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of
this AD.
(1) Model A318–111 and –112 airplanes.
(2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
–115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
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(3) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216,
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes.
(4) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
damaged lower lateral fittings of the 80VU
rack, and reports of new damage on airplanes
on which certain optional service
information had been accomplished. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address damage or
cracking of the 80VU fittings and supports,
which could lead to possible disconnection
of the cable harnesses to one or more
computers, and if occurring during a critical
phase of flight, could result in reduced
control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021–0172, dated
July 20, 2021 (EASA AD 2021–0172).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–0172
(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0172 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The remarks section of EASA AD 2021–
0172 does not apply to this AD.
(3) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021–
0172 specifies ‘‘any discrepancy,’’ for this AD
‘‘any discrepancy’’ includes broken fittings,
missing bolts, an electronics rack FIN 80VU
that is in contact with structure, any bush
that has migrated, burred material, and
cracks.
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(i) Method of Compliance for Paragraphs (1),
(2), and (3) of EASA AD 2021–0172
Accomplishing inspections and correctives
actions in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instruction of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–25–1BKJ, Revision 02,
dated April 9, 2020, with corrections
referenced in the Airbus Technical
Adaptation 80827186/024/2020, Issue 1,
dated September 18, 2020, is an acceptable
method of compliance for the inspections
and corrective actions specified in
paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of EASA AD
2021–0172.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending
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information directly to the Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR730-AMOC@faa.gov.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2013–25–11 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of EASA AD 2021–
0172 that are required by paragraph (g) of this
AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA; or
EASA; or Airbus SAS’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any
service information referenced in EASA AD
2021–0172 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (j)(2)
of this AD, RC procedures and tests must be
done to comply with this AD; any procedures
or tests that are not identified as RC are
recommended. Those procedures and tests
that are not identified as RC may be deviated
from using accepted methods in accordance
with the operator’s maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the
procedures and tests identified as RC can be
done and the airplane can be put back in an
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(k) Related Information
(1) For information about EASA AD 2021–
0172, 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. For Airbus 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.
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. The EASA material may be
found in the AD docket on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–0506.
(2) 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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Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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ACTION: Advanced notice of proposed
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0506; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00200-T]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to
supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-25-11; this NPRM would
apply to all Airbus SAS Model A318-111, and -112 airplanes; Model A319-
111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model
A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model
A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This
action revises the NPRM by establishing a different compliance time for
the initial inspection on certain airplane configurations. The FAA is
proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Since these actions would impose an additional burden over those in the
NPRM, the FAA is reopening the comment period to allow the public the
chance to comment on these changes.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this SNPRM by January 3, 2022.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
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W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For EASA service information identified in this SNPRM, 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 material on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. For Airbus service information identified in this
SNPRM, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, Rond-Point Emile
Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected];
internet https://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service
information 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.
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-2021-
0506; 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 SNPRM, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for Docket Operations is listed above.
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:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2021-0506; Project Identifier
MCAI-2021-00200-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
the proposal because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this proposed AD.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this SNPRM contain
commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as
private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or
responsive to this SNPRM, it is important that you clearly designate
the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission
containing CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked
submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed
in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be
sent to 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].
Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically
designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this
rulemaking.
Background
The FAA issued AD 2013-25-11, Amendment 39-17707 (78 FR 78705,
December 27, 2013) (AD 2013-25-11). AD 2013-25-11 requires actions to
address an unsafe condition on all Airbus SAS Model A318-111, -112, -
121, and -122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131,
-132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232,
and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -
231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2013-25-11 requires repetitive inspections
of the 80VU rack lower lateral fittings, upper fittings, and shelves
for damage, repetitive inspections of the 80VU rack lower central
support for cracking, and corrective action if necessary. AD 2013-25-11
also specifies optional terminating action for the repetitive
inspections.
The FAA issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD to
supersede AD 2013-25-11 that would apply to all Airbus SAS Model A318-
111, and -112, airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131,
-132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216. -231, -232,
and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -
231, and -232 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
June 22, 2021 (86 FR 32653) (the NPRM). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of damaged lower lateral fittings of the 80VU rack, and reports
of new damage on airplanes on which certain optional service
information had been accomplished. The NPRM proposed to expand the
applicability, remove the optional terminating action, and require new
repetitive inspections.
Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
Since the FAA issued the NPRM, new damage occurrences have been
reported, and a different compliance time has been determined for
certain affected parts, depending on airplane configuration.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued
EASA AD 2021-0172, dated July 20, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0172) (also
referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition for all
Airbus SAS Model A318-111, A318-112, A319-111, A319-112, A319-113,
A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-211, A320-212,
A320-214, A320-215, A320-216, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A321-111,
A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231 and A321-232
airplanes. Model A320-215 airplanes are not certificated by the FAA and
are not included on the U.S. type certificate data sheet; this proposed
AD therefore does not include those airplanes in the applicability.
EASA AD 2021-0172 supersedes EASA AD 2021-0045, dated February 16, 2021
(EASA AD 2021-0045). The FAA NPRM corresponds to EASA AD 2021-0045. You
may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0506.
This proposed AD was prompted by reports of damaged lower lateral
fittings of the 80VU rack, and reports of new damage on airplanes on
which certain optional service information had been accomplished. The
FAA is proposing this AD to address damage or cracking of the 80VU
fittings and supports, which could lead to possible disconnection of
the cable harnesses to
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one or more computers, and if occurring during a critical phase of
flight, could result in reduced control of the airplane. See the MCAI
for additional background information.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2021-0172 describes procedures for repetitive special
detailed inspections of the 80VU rack lower lateral fittings, lower
central support, upper fittings, central post, and shelves attachments
for discrepancies (including broken fittings, missing bolts, an
electronics rack FIN 80VU that is in contact with structure, any bush
that has migrated, burred material, and cracks), and corrective action
if necessary. Corrective actions include modification, repair, and
replacement. EASA AD 2021-0172 also describes procedures for reporting
inspection results to Airbus.
The FAA has also reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1BKJ,
Revision 02, dated April 9, 2020. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1BKJ,
Revision 02, dated April 9, 2020, describes inspections of the 80VU
rack lower lateral fittings, lower central support, upper fittings,
central post, and shelves attachments for discrepancies and corrective
action.
The FAA has also reviewed Airbus Technical Adaptation 80827186/024/
2020, Issue 1, dated September 18, 2020, which addresses discrepancies
found in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1BKJ, Revision 02, dated April
9, 2020.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this rule. The following presents the comments received on
the NPRM and the FAA's response to those comments. Air Line Pilots
Association (ALPA), International, supported the NPRM.
Request To Incorporate New EASA AD
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines requested
that the FAA incorporate new information into this proposed AD, because
of the publication of EASA AD 2021-0172, which superseded EASA AD 2021-
0045.
The FAA agrees to incorporate the new information by issuing this
SNPRM and has revised this AD to refer to EASA AD 2021-0172 as the
appropriate source of service information to accomplish the required
actions.
Request To Allow Technical Adaptation (TA)
United Airlines requested that the FAA allow the use of TA
80827186/024/2020, Issue 1, dated September 18, 2020, to address
inspections and corrective actions done using Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-25-1BKJ, Revision 02, dated April 9, 2020. United Airlines stated
that Airbus has issued TA 80827186/024/2020, Issue 1, dated September
18, 2020, to address discrepancies in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-
1BKJ, Revision 02, dated April 9, 2020, which is specified in EASA AD
2021-0045.
The FAA agrees with the request for the reasons provided by the
commenter. The FAA has added paragraph (i) to the proposed AD to
specify that Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1BKJ, Revision 02, dated
April 9, 2020, with corrections referenced in the Airbus Technical
Adaptation 80827186/024/2020, Issue 1, dated September 18, 2020, is an
acceptable method of compliance for the inspections and corrective
actions specified in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of EASA AD 2021-0172.
Request To Use Drawing
United Airlines requested that the FAA allow the use of Airbus
Drawing (DWG) D53924082. United Airlines stated that in Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-25-1BKJ, Revision 02, dated April 9, 2020, Config. 004,
Figure ICN-A320-A-25XX1BKJ-A-FAPE3-00EOV-A-001-01, Sheet 2 of 2, detail
D shows a fitting installation with a four fasteners configuration.
United Airlines stated Airbus Drawing D53924082 indicates the fitting
installation must have six fasteners configuration. United Airlines
stated that Airbus confirmed it will update the service bulletin to
show the assembly with a six fastener configuration.
The FAA acknowledges the commenter's request and notes the
commenter did not submit the referenced drawing. However, the FAA has
determined the Accomplishment Instructions steps in Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-25-1BKJ, Revision 02, dated April 9, 2020, are correct
for most airplanes. United Airlines is one operator in Config. 004 and
it has a unique configuration. The FAA does not consider it appropriate
to include various provisions in an AD applicable only to an operator's
unique configuration of affected airplanes. If an operator with an
affected airplane cannot accomplish the required actions specified in
the service information, or prefers to use different service
information that is specific to their design, an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) can be requested in accordance with the provisions
specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD. The FAA has
confirmed with EASA that the solution for United Airlines'
configuration will be included in the next revision of the service
information expected to be published in the fourth quarter of 2021;
therefore, once published, based on incorporation of the Ref.
Publications: Section of EASA AD 2021-0172 in this proposed AD, United
Airlines may use that service information without the need for an AMOC.
The FAA has not changed this proposed AD in this regard.
FAA's Determination
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority,
the FAA has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
and service information referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD
because the FAA evaluated all pertinent information and determined an
unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other
products of the same type design.
Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. As a
result, the FAA has determined that it is necessary to reopen the
comment period to provide additional opportunity for the public to
comment on this SNPRM.
Proposed Requirements of This SNPRM
This proposed AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in
the service information described previously, except for any
differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this
proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 1,528 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:
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Estimated Costs for Required Actions *
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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New proposed actions.................. Up to 8 work-hours x $85 per $0 Up to $680.............. Up to $1,039,040.
hour = Up to $680.
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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 proposed reporting requirement in this proposed 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 $129,880, or $85 per product.
The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Repair........................... 122 work-hours x $85 per $4,150.............. $14,520.
hour = $10,370.
Replacement...................... Up to 189 work-hours x Up to $6,928........ Up to $22,993.
$85 per hour = Up to
$16,065.
Modification..................... 189 work-hours x $85 per $7,407.............. $23,472.
hour = $16,065.
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According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this
proposed 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 the cost estimate.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this proposed AD
is 2120-0056. The paperwork cost associated with this proposed AD has
been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and
includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting
associated with this proposed AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the
accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to Information Collection Clearance Officer, Federal
Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-
1524.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed
regulation:
(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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-25-11, Amendment 39-17707
(78 FR 78705, December 27, 2013), and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2021-0506; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-
00200-T.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by January 3, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2013-25-11, Amendment 39-17707 (78 FR 78705,
December 27, 2013) (AD 2013-25-11).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS airplanes, certificated in any
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD.
(1) Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes.
(2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133
airplanes.
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(3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes.
(4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of damaged lower lateral
fittings of the 80VU rack, and reports of new damage on airplanes on
which certain optional service information had been accomplished.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address damage or cracking of the 80VU
fittings and supports, which could lead to possible disconnection of
the cable harnesses to one or more computers, and if occurring
during a critical phase of flight, could result in reduced control
of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2021-0172, dated July 20, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0172).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0172
(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0172 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The remarks section of EASA AD 2021-0172 does not apply to
this AD.
(3) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0172 specifies ``any
discrepancy,'' for this AD ``any discrepancy'' includes broken
fittings, missing bolts, an electronics rack FIN 80VU that is in
contact with structure, any bush that has migrated, burred material,
and cracks.
(i) Method of Compliance for Paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of EASA AD
2021-0172
Accomplishing inspections and correctives actions in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instruction of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
25-1BKJ, Revision 02, dated April 9, 2020, with corrections
referenced in the Airbus Technical Adaptation 80827186/024/2020,
Issue 1, dated September 18, 2020, is an acceptable method of
compliance for the inspections and corrective actions specified in
paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of EASA AD 2021-0172.
(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)(2) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
(i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2013-25-11 are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of EASA AD 2021-0172 that are
required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus
SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any service information
referenced in EASA AD 2021-0172 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, RC
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
(k) Related Information
(1) For information about EASA AD 2021-0172, 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. For Airbus service information, contact Airbus
SAS, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2,
31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet https://www.airbus.com. 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. The EASA material may be found in the
AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0506.
(2) 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].
Issued on November 8, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-24791 Filed 11-16-21; 8:45 am]
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