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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Leonardo S.p.a. Model
A109E helicopters, certificated in any
category, as identified in European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020–
0256, dated November 17, 2020 (EASA AD
2020–0256).
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 5300, Fuselage Structure.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of
cracking in the center fuselage frame
assembly in the intersection of the lateral
pylon and floor spar at station (STA) 1815 on
the left- and right-hand sides. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address cracking in the
intersection of the lateral pylon and floor
spar at STA 1815 on the left- and right-hand
sides, which, if not addressed, could affect
the structural integrity of the helicopter.
(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 2020–0256.
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(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020–0256
(1) Where EASA AD 2020–0256 requires
compliance in terms of flight hours, this AD
requires using hours time-in-service.
(2) Where EASA AD 2020–0256 AD refers
to its effective date, this AD requires using
the effective date of this AD.
(3) Where Figure 1 of the service
information referenced in EASA AD 2020–
0256 depicts the AFT bulkhead twice, for
clarification, the FWD bulkhead is
mislabeled as AFT and depicted on the left
side of Figure 1, below 109–0320–96 POST
ASSY (REF) and above FWD CAP.
(4) Where the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2020–0256 specifies
discarding parts, this AD requires removing
those parts from service.
(5) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020–
0256 or the service information referenced in
EASA AD 2020–0256 specifies to contact the
manufacturer for repair information, for this
AD: Before further flight, do the repair using
a method approved by the Manager,
International Validation Branch, FAA; or
EASA; or Leonardo S.p.a.’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(6) This AD does not mandate compliance
with the ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2020–0256.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2020–0256 specifies
to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
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(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(1) The Manager, 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 local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the 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.
(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.
Federal Aviation Administration
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
COS Program Management Section,
Operational Safety Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 1600 Stewart
Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone (516) 228–7330; email
andrea.jimenez@faa.gov.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2020–0256, dated November 17,
2020.
(ii) [Reserved].
(3) For EASA AD 2020–0256, 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 the
EASA material on the EASA website at
https://ad.easa.europa.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
This material may be found in the AD docket
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–0697.
(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
fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on October 26, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0722; Project
Identifier MCAI–2021–00329–T; Amendment
39–21813; AD 2021–23–15]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS 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 AD was prompted by a report that
during re-engineering of galley G5, a 9G
forward full scale qualification test was
performed, and the door of the waste
compartment opened before the
required load was reached. This AD
requires modifying the waste
compartment door of each affected
galley, as specified in a European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD,
which is incorporated by reference The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 10,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 10, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For material incorporated
by reference (IBR) in this AD, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu;
internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may
find this IBR material on the EASA
website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
You may view this IBR material at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available in the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–
0722.
For Zodiac Galleys Europe and Safran
service information identified in this
AD, contact Safran Cabin CZ s.r.o.,
Univerzitni 1119/34, 301 00 Plzen,
Czech Republic; telephone: +420 377
SUMMARY:
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664 111; internet https://www.safrangroup.com/companies/safran-cabin.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0722; 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, the mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI), 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
EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0255,
dated November 27, 2018 (EASA AD
2018–0255) (also referred to as the
MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A319–
111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132,
and –133 airplanes; Model A320–211,
–212, –214, –215, –216, –231, –232, and
–233 airplanes; and Model A321–111,
–112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and
–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 AD therefore
does not include those airplanes in the
applicability.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Airbus SAS Model
A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115,
–131, –132, and –133 airplanes; Model
A320–211, –212, –214, –215, –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 September 1, 2021 (86 FR
48919). The NPRM was prompted by a
report that during re-engineering of
galley G5, a 9G forward full scale
qualification test was performed, and
the door of the waste compartment
opened before the required load was
reached. The NPRM proposed to require
modifying the waste compartment door
of each affected galley, as specified in
EASA AD 2018–0255.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
failure of the galley door and release of
trolleys during a rejected take-off or an
emergency landing, which could result
in injury to occupants. See the MCAI for
additional background information.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
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for minor editorial changes, this AD is
adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
None of the changes will increase the
economic burden on any operator.
Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2018–0255 describes
procedures for modifying the waste
compartment door of each affected
galley. The modification includes
installing a door catch bracket and a
new striker.
Safran has issued Zodiac Galleys
Europe Service Bulletin 213510–25–
001, Revision B, dated January 28, 2018;
Zodiac Galleys Europe Service Bulletin
213510–25–001, Revision C, dated May
24, 2018; and Safran Service Bulletin
213510–25–001, Revision D, dated
August 15, 2019. This service
information describes procedures for
modifying the waste compartment door
of each affected galley by installing a
door catch bracket and striker. These
documents are distinct because they
contain revised instructions and figures.
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.
Comments
The FAA received no comments on
the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Costs of Compliance
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data
and determined that air safety requires
adopting this AD as proposed. Except
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 141 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ..........................................................................................
$0
$425
$59,925
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According to the manufacturer, some
or all of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
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.
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
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develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
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(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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:
■
2021–23–15 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
21813; Docket No. FAA–2021–0722;
Project Identifier MCAI–2021–00329–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective January 10, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS 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;
certificated in any category; as identified in
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2018–0255, dated November 27, 2018 (EASA
AD 2018–0255).
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that
during re-engineering of galley G5, a 9G
forward full scale qualification test was
performed, and the door of the waste
compartment opened before the required
load was reached. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address failure of the galley door and
release of trolleys during a rejected take-off
or an emergency landing, which could result
in injury to occupants and damage to the
airplane.
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(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 2018–0255.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2018–0255
(1) Where EASA AD 2018–0255 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2018–0255 does not apply to this AD.
(h) Clarification of Required Service
Information
Where Paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2018–
0255 requires using, among other service
information, ‘‘Zodiac Galleys Europe SB
213510–25–001 rev. B,’’ this AD requires
using ‘‘Zodiac Galleys Europe Service
Bulletin 213510–25–001, Revision B, dated
January 28, 2018; or Zodiac Galleys Europe
Service Bulletin 213510–25–001, Revision C,
dated May 24, 2018; or Safran Service
Bulletin 213510–25–001, Revision D, dated
August 15, 2019.’’
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR730-AMOC@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the responsible
Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA; or
EASA; or Airbus SAS’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any
service information referenced in EASA AD
2018–0255 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (i)(2)
of this AD, RC procedures and tests must be
done to comply with this AD; any procedures
or tests that are not identified as RC are
recommended. Those procedures and tests
that are not identified as RC may be deviated
from using accepted methods in accordance
with the operator’s maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining
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approval of an AMOC, provided the
procedures and tests identified as RC can be
done and the airplane can be put back in an
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact 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.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2018–0255, dated November 27,
2018.
(ii) Zodiac Galleys Europe Service Bulletin
213510–25–001, Revision B, dated January
28, 2018.
(iii) Zodiac Galleys Europe Service Bulletin
213510–25–001, Revision C, dated May 24,
2018.
(iv) Safran Service Bulletin 213510–25–
001, Revision D, dated August 15, 2019.
(3) For EASA AD 2018–0255, 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) For Zodiac Galleys Europe and Safran
service information identified in this AD,
contact Safran Cabin CZ s.r.o., Univerzitni
1119/34, 301 00 Plzen, Czech Republic;
telephone: +420 377 664 111; internet
https://www.safran-group.com/companies/
safran-cabin.
(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.
(6) You may view this material that is
incorporated by reference at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, email
fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on November 2, 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-2021-0722; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00329-T;
Amendment 39-21813; AD 2021-23-15]
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus SAS 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 AD was prompted by a report that during re-
engineering of galley G5, a 9G forward full scale qualification test
was performed, and the door of the waste compartment opened before the
required load was reached. This AD requires modifying the waste
compartment door of each affected galley, as specified in a European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 10, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 10,
2022.
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 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-2021-0722.
For Zodiac Galleys Europe and Safran service information identified
in this AD, contact Safran Cabin CZ s.r.o., Univerzitni 1119/34, 301 00
Plzen, Czech Republic; telephone: +420 377
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664 111; internet https://www.safran-group.com/companies/safran-cabin.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0722; 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, the
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), 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
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0255, dated November 27, 2018
(EASA AD 2018-0255) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an
unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A319-111, -112, -113, -
114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214,
-215, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -
131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -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 AD therefore does not include
those airplanes in the applicability.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus SAS
Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes;
Model A320-211, -212, -214, -215, -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 September 1,
2021 (86 FR 48919). The NPRM was prompted by a report that during re-
engineering of galley G5, a 9G forward full scale qualification test
was performed, and the door of the waste compartment opened before the
required load was reached. The NPRM proposed to require modifying the
waste compartment door of each affected galley, as specified in EASA AD
2018-0255.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address failure of the galley door
and release of trolleys during a rejected take-off or an emergency
landing, which could result in injury to occupants. See the MCAI for
additional background information.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
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
requires adopting this AD as proposed. Except for minor editorial
changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the
changes will increase the economic burden on any operator. Accordingly,
the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2018-0255 describes procedures for modifying the waste
compartment door of each affected galley. The modification includes
installing a door catch bracket and a new striker.
Safran has issued Zodiac Galleys Europe Service Bulletin 213510-25-
001, Revision B, dated January 28, 2018; Zodiac Galleys Europe Service
Bulletin 213510-25-001, Revision C, dated May 24, 2018; and Safran
Service Bulletin 213510-25-001, Revision D, dated August 15, 2019. This
service information describes procedures for modifying the waste
compartment door of each affected galley by installing a door catch
bracket and striker. These documents are distinct because they contain
revised instructions and figures.
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 141 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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5 work-hours x $85 per hour = $425........................... $0 $425 $59,925
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According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected 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.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
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(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
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:
2021-23-15 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-21813; Docket No. FAA-2021-0722;
Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00329-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 10, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS 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; certificated in any
category; as identified in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2018-0255, dated November 27, 2018 (EASA AD 2018-0255).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that during re-engineering of
galley G5, a 9G forward full scale qualification test was performed,
and the door of the waste compartment opened before the required
load was reached. The FAA is issuing this AD to address failure of
the galley door and release of trolleys during a rejected take-off
or an emergency landing, which could result in injury to occupants
and damage to the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2018-0255.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2018-0255
(1) Where EASA AD 2018-0255 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2018-0255 does not apply
to this AD.
(h) Clarification of Required Service Information
Where Paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2018-0255 requires using, among
other service information, ``Zodiac Galleys Europe SB 213510-25-001
rev. B,'' this AD requires using ``Zodiac Galleys Europe Service
Bulletin 213510-25-001, Revision B, dated January 28, 2018; or
Zodiac Galleys Europe Service Bulletin 213510-25-001, Revision C,
dated May 24, 2018; or Safran Service Bulletin 213510-25-001,
Revision D, dated August 15, 2019.''
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to
the Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, send it
to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus
SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any service information
referenced in EASA AD 2018-0255 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, RC
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact 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].
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2018-0255, dated
November 27, 2018.
(ii) Zodiac Galleys Europe Service Bulletin 213510-25-001,
Revision B, dated January 28, 2018.
(iii) Zodiac Galleys Europe Service Bulletin 213510-25-001,
Revision C, dated May 24, 2018.
(iv) Safran Service Bulletin 213510-25-001, Revision D, dated
August 15, 2019.
(3) For EASA AD 2018-0255, 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) For Zodiac Galleys Europe and Safran service information
identified in this AD, contact Safran Cabin CZ s.r.o., Univerzitni
1119/34, 301 00 Plzen, Czech Republic; telephone: +420 377 664 111;
internet https://www.safran-group.com/companies/safran-cabin.
(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.
(6) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on November 2, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-26394 Filed 12-3-21; 8:45 am]
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