Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, 8169-8172 [2022-02996]
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responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
■
2022–03–14 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
21931; Docket No. FAA–2021–0667;
Project Identifier MCAI–2021–00580–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective March 21, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A350–941 and –1041 airplanes, certificated
in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2021–0127, dated May 12, 2021 (EASA AD
2021–0127).
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32, Landing gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that
during type certification activity, it was
identified that certain monitoring software
was incorrectly implemented in the braking
control system (BCS) certification standard.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address inservice limitations related to the braking and
steering system, which, under specific
degraded conditions, could lead to a
reduction in braking performance and
potentially lead to a runway excursion, and
result in damage to the airplane and injury
to passengers.
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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 2021–0127.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–0127
(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0127 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2021–0127 does not apply to this AD.
(3) Where EASA AD 2021–0127 requires
modifying the airplanes and specifies the
modification ‘‘can be accomplished in
accordance with the instructions of the SB,’’
for this AD, replace the text ‘‘the instructions
of the SB’’ with ‘‘paragraphs 3.C. and 3.E. of
the Accomplishment Instructions of the SB.’’
(i) Additional AD Provisions
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
§ 39.13
(f) Compliance
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): Except
as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, if
any service information contains procedures
or tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
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(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
fax 206–231–3225; email dan.rodina@
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 Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2021–0127, dated May 12, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2021–0127, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999
000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
(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 January 25, 2022.
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–2021–0845; Project
Identifier MCAI–2021–00651–T; Amendment
39–21929; AD 2022–03–12]
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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 all
Airbus SAS Model A330–200, –300,
–800, and –900 series airplanes; and
Model A340–200, –300, –500, and –600
SUMMARY:
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series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by reports that the instructions on the
doghouse door lock placard are unclear
and incomplete. This AD requires
replacing the placard with an improved
instruction placard, as specified in a
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD, which is incorporated by
reference. This AD also prohibits the
installation of affected parts under
certain conditions. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 21,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of March 21, 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 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 at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0845.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0845; or in person at Docket
Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this
final rule, 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:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, FAA,
International Validation Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3229; email
vladimir.ulyanov@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
Request for Exception to Required Part
EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2021–0136,
dated June 4, 2021 (EASA AD 2021–
0136) (also referred to as the MCAI), to
correct an unsafe condition for all
Airbus SAS A330–201, A330–202,
A330–203, A330–223, A330–243, A330–
301, A330–302, A330–303, A330–321,
A330–322, A330–323, A330–341, A330–
342, A330–343, A330–841, A330–941,
A340–211, A340–212, A340–213, A340–
311, A340–312, A340–313, A340–541,
A340–542, A340–642, and A340–643
airplanes. Model A340–542 and A340–
643 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 all Airbus SAS Model A330–
200, –300, –800, and –900 series
airplanes; and Model A340–200, –300,
–500, and –600 series airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on October 7, 2021 (86 FR
55747). The NPRM was prompted by
reports that the instructions on the
doghouse door lock placard are unclear
and incomplete. The NPRM proposed
replacing the placard with an improved
instruction placard, as specified in
EASA AD 2021–0136. The NPRM also
proposed to prohibit the installation of
affected parts under certain conditions.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
possible incorrect operation of the
doghouse door lock due to unclear and
incomplete handling instructions on the
door placard installed near the lock.
This condition, if not addressed, could
lead to failure of the latch, which could
block the door in the closed position
and prevent access to the emergency
equipment inside the doghouse. See the
MCAI for additional background
information.
DAL requested an exception to allow
the use of internally manufactured
placards having the same text and font
size as the Diehl placard, part number
(P/N) 1500500–00C844, specified in the
Diehl Aviation service information
referenced in EASA AD 2021–0136.
DAL stated that if one of the installed
Diehl placards were missing or
damaged, alternate placard sources may
be able to provide replacements faster
while maintaining an acceptable level of
safety.
The FAA does not agree with the
requested exception. This AD mandates
the use of a placard, P/N 1500500–
00C844, specified in the Diehl Aviation
service information. Operators may
request to use an alternate placard
through the alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) process specified
in the provisions of paragraph (i)(1) of
this AD. Operators should provide
justification that such an alternate
placard meets all airworthiness
requirements, not only that the placard
would have the same text and font size.
This AD has not been changed with
regard to this request.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from the
Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) who supported the
NPRM without change.
The FAA received an additional
comment from Delta Air Lines (DAL).
The following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response.
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Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, 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 2021–0136 specifies
procedures for replacing the instruction
placard on the passenger cabin
doghouse door. EASA AD 2021–0136
also prohibits the installation of
doghouses with incorrect instruction
placards.
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 62 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Cost on U.S.
operators
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per product
2 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$170.
Up to $95 per placard ..................
Up to $265 per placard ................
Up to $16,430.*
* Assuming one placard per product. The number of placards on an airplane depends on the passenger configuration and varies from operator
to operator.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking
under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section
44701: General requirements. Under
that section, Congress charges the FAA
with promoting safe flight of civil
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and
procedures the Administrator finds
necessary for safety in air commerce.
This regulation is within the scope of
that authority because it addresses an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
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:
■
2022–03–12 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
21929; Docket No. FAA–2021–0845;
Project Identifier MCAI–2021–00651–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective March 21, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS
airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (8) of
this AD.
(1) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, and
–243 airplanes.
(2) Model A330–301, –302, –303, –321,
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes.
(3) Model A330–841 airplanes.
(4) Model A330–941 airplanes.
(5) Model A340–211, –212, and –213
airplanes.
(6) Model A340–311, –312, and –313
airplanes.
(7) Model A340–541 airplanes.
(8) Model A340–642 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
The Amendment
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports that the
instructions on the doghouse door lock
placard are unclear and incomplete. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address possible
incorrect operation of the doghouse door lock
due to unclear and incomplete handling
instructions on the door placard installed
near the lock. This condition, if not
addressed, could lead to failure of the latch,
which could block the door in the closed
position and prevent access to the emergency
equipment inside the doghouse.
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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(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 2021–0136, dated
June 4, 2021 (EASA AD 2021–0136).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–0136
(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0136 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) Although EASA AD 2021–0136
specifies to ‘‘remove the placard and install
an improved handling instructions placard
on each affected part,’’ this AD requires
replacing the placard on each affected part
with an improved handling instructions
placard.
(3) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2021–0136 does not apply to this AD.
(i) Additional 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 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-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA; or
EASA; or Airbus SAS’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, if
any service information contains procedures
or tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
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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 Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA,
International Validation Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206–231–3229; email
vladimir.ulyanov@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 Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2021–0136, dated June 4, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2021–0136, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999
000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
(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 January 24, 2022.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022–02996 Filed 2–11–22; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2021–1016; Project
Identifier AD–2021–00625–E; Amendment
39–21936; AD 2022–03–19]
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Airworthiness Directives; General
Electric Company Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
General Electric Company (GE) Passport
20–17BB1A, Passport 20–18BB1A, and
Passport 20–19BB1A model turbofan
engines. This AD was prompted by a
report of a manufacturing quality escape
that requires a reduction to the life limit
of certain high-pressure turbine (HPT)
rotor stage 1 disks. This AD requires
revising the airworthiness limitations
section (ALS) of the existing
maintenance manual and the operator’s
existing approved continuous
airworthiness maintenance program
(CAMP) to incorporate a reduced life
limit for certain HPT rotor stage 1 disks.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 21,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of March 21, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
General Electric Company, 1 Neumann
Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215, United
States; phone: (513) 552–3272; email:
aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com; website:
www.ge.com. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety
Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call (817) 222–5110. It is also
available at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–1016.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–1016; or in person at Docket
Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this
final rule, any comments received, and
other information. The address for
Docket Operations is U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Scott Stevenson, Aviation Safety
Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: (781) 238–7132; fax: (781) 238–
7199; email: Scott.M.Stevenson@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
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part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all GE Passport 20–17BB1A,
Passport 20–18BB1A, and Passport 20–
19BB1A model turbofan engines. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on November 29, 2021 (86 FR
67669). The NPRM was prompted by a
report from GE of a manufacturing
quality escape that identified a certain
population of HPT rotor stage 1 disks
that did not meet the design
specification. GE determined that
machining and inspection of the
affected HPT rotor stage 1 disks was
inconsistent with the engineering
drawing. Further analysis by GE
determined that the nonconformance at
the forward and aft hooks of the HPT
rotor stage 1 disks may cause the disks
to fail prematurely and, therefore, the
life limit of the affected HPT rotor stage
1 disks requires reduction. As a result,
GE decreased the life limit of the
affected HPT rotor stage 1 disks. In the
NPRM, the FAA proposed to require
revising the ALS of the GE Passport 20
Line Maintenance Manual, GEK 112062,
and the operator’s existing approved
CAMP to incorporate a reduced life
limit for certain HPT rotor stage 1 disks.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received one comment, from
GE. The following presents the
comment received on the NPRM and the
FAA’s response.
Request To Update Date of Service
Information
GE requested that the FAA correct the
date of GE Service Bulletin (SB)
PASSPORT20–A–72–00–0116–00A–
930A–D, Issue 002, in this AD from July
22, 2021, to August 13, 2021. GE
commented that the NPRM included the
date of the draft SB and not the date of
the published SB. GE stated that there
was no change to the document content
between the draft and publication dates.
The FAA agrees and has revised this
AD as requested.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered any comments received, and
determined that air safety requires
adopting this AD as proposed.
Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products. Except for minor editorial
changes and any other changes
described previously, this AD is
adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
None of the changes will increase the
economic burden on any operator.
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[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0845; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00651-T;
Amendment 39-21929; AD 2022-03-12]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -300, -800, and -900 series airplanes; and
Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600
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series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that the instructions
on the doghouse door lock placard are unclear and incomplete. This AD
requires replacing the placard with an improved instruction placard, as
specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which
is incorporated by reference. This AD also prohibits the installation
of affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 21, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 21,
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 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 at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2021-0845.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0845; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3229;
email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2021-0136, dated June 4, 2021 (EASA
AD 2021-0136) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe
condition for all Airbus SAS A330-201, A330-202, A330-203, A330-223,
A330-243, A330-301, A330-302, A330-303, A330-321, A330-322, A330-323,
A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, A330-841, A330-941, A340-211, A340-212,
A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642,
and A340-643 airplanes. Model A340-542 and A340-643 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 all Airbus SAS Model
A330-200, -300, -800, and -900 series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -
300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on October 7, 2021 (86 FR 55747). The NPRM was prompted by
reports that the instructions on the doghouse door lock placard are
unclear and incomplete. The NPRM proposed replacing the placard with an
improved instruction placard, as specified in EASA AD 2021-0136. The
NPRM also proposed to prohibit the installation of affected parts under
certain conditions.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address possible incorrect operation
of the doghouse door lock due to unclear and incomplete handling
instructions on the door placard installed near the lock. This
condition, if not addressed, could lead to failure of the latch, which
could block the door in the closed position and prevent access to the
emergency equipment inside the doghouse. See the MCAI for additional
background information.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from the Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) who supported the NPRM without change.
The FAA received an additional comment from Delta Air Lines (DAL).
The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's
response.
Request for Exception to Required Part
DAL requested an exception to allow the use of internally
manufactured placards having the same text and font size as the Diehl
placard, part number (P/N) 1500500-00C844, specified in the Diehl
Aviation service information referenced in EASA AD 2021-0136. DAL
stated that if one of the installed Diehl placards were missing or
damaged, alternate placard sources may be able to provide replacements
faster while maintaining an acceptable level of safety.
The FAA does not agree with the requested exception. This AD
mandates the use of a placard, P/N 1500500-00C844, specified in the
Diehl Aviation service information. Operators may request to use an
alternate placard through the alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
process specified in the provisions of paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
Operators should provide justification that such an alternate placard
meets all airworthiness requirements, not only that the placard would
have the same text and font size. This AD has not been changed with
regard to this request.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments
received, 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 2021-0136 specifies procedures for replacing the
instruction placard on the passenger cabin doghouse door. EASA AD 2021-
0136 also prohibits the installation of doghouses with incorrect
instruction placards.
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 62 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
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Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170... Up to $95 per placard.. Up to $265 per placard. Up to $16,430.*
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* Assuming one placard per product. The number of placards on an airplane depends on the passenger configuration
and varies from operator to operator.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2022-03-12 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-21929; Docket No. FAA-2021-0845;
Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00651-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 21, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (8) of this AD.
(1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
(2) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342,
and -343 airplanes.
(3) Model A330-841 airplanes.
(4) Model A330-941 airplanes.
(5) Model A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes.
(6) Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes.
(7) Model A340-541 airplanes.
(8) Model A340-642 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports that the instructions on the
doghouse door lock placard are unclear and incomplete. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address possible incorrect operation of the
doghouse door lock due to unclear and incomplete handling
instructions on the door placard installed near the lock. This
condition, if not addressed, could lead to failure of the latch,
which could block the door in the closed position and prevent access
to the emergency equipment inside the doghouse.
(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
2021-0136, dated June 4, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0136).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0136
(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0136 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Although EASA AD 2021-0136 specifies to ``remove the placard
and install an improved handling instructions placard on each
affected part,'' this AD requires replacing the placard on each
affected part with an improved handling instructions placard.
(3) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2021-0136 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) Additional 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 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): Except as required by
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, if any service information contains
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and
tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and
tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using
accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
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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 Vladimir Ulyanov,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206-231-3229; 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 Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0136,
dated June 4, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2021-0136, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
[email protected]; internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on January 24, 2022.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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