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(5) Where paragraph (11) of EASA AD
2021–0281 specifies that an airplane with
certain modifications is compliant with ‘‘the
requirements of paragraph (2) of EASA AD
2020–0077,’’ for this AD use ‘‘for the
corresponding requirements of paragraph (2)
of EASA AD 2020–0077 that are required by
paragraph (g) of AD 2020–17–16,
Amendment 39–21221 (85 FR 54900,
September 3, 2020).’’
(6) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2021–0281 does not apply to this AD.
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(i) No Reporting Requirements
Although the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2021–0281 specifies
to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
(j) Additional 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/
manager of the certification office, send it to
the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA; or
EASA; or Airbus SAS’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, if
any service information referenced in EASA
AD 2021–0281 contains paragraphs that are
labeled as RC, the instructions in RC
paragraphs, including subparagraphs under
an RC paragraph, must be done to comply
with this AD; any paragraphs, including
subparagraphs under those paragraphs, that
are not identified as RC are recommended.
The instructions in paragraphs, including
subparagraphs under those paragraphs, 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 instructions identified
as RC can be done and the airplane can be
put back in an airworthy condition. Any
substitutions or changes to instructions
identified as RC require approval of an
AMOC.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
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telephone and fax: 206–231–3229; email:
vladimir.ulyanov@faa.gov.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
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 2021–0281, dated December 17,
2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2021–0281, 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:
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
part with a serviceable part, 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. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 13,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of October 13, 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
www.regulations.gov under Docket No.
FAA–2022–0686.
AGENCY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
www.regulations.gov under Docket No.
FAA–2022–0686; 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: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206–231–3225; email
dan.rodina@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A350–941 airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that the inflatable free aisle
restrictor (IFAR) on certain single lane
slide-rafts demonstrated inconsistent
release behavior in aft wind conditions.
This AD requires replacing an affected
Background
EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2022–0013,
dated January 25, 2022 (EASA AD
2022–0013) (also referred to as the
MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus SAS Model A350–941
airplanes.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Issued on August 10, 2022.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0686; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–00088–T; Amendment
39–22145; AD 2022–17–07]
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Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
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not corrected, could result in a slide-raft
being unusable during an emergency
and impair the safe evacuation of
occupants. See the MCAI for additional
background information.
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Airbus SAS Model A350–
941 airplanes. The NPRM published in
the Federal Register on June 17, 2022
(87 FR 36418). The NPRM was
prompted by a report indicating that
following the introduction of the IFAR
system on single lane slide-rafts, the
IFAR demonstrated inconsistent release
behavior due to interference or
entanglement of the upper part of the
IFAR with the slide-raft cover or door
structure in aft wind conditions. These
affected slide-rafts are installed at
passenger door 3, left-hand and righthand sides. The NPRM proposed to
require replacing an affected part with
a serviceable part, as specified in EASA
AD 2022–0013. The NPRM also
proposed to prohibit the installation of
affected parts.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
inconsistent release of single lane sliderafts having the IFAR system, which if
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 2022–0013 specifies
procedures for replacing escape sliderafts having certain part numbers
(affected parts) with serviceable parts
(which includes parts that have been
modified and re-identified). EASA AD
2022–0013 also prohibits the
installation of affected parts on any
airplane. 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 30 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Up to 11 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $935 ..............................................................
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.
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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.
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Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(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:
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Cost per product
$400
Up to $1,335 ....
Cost
on U.S.
operators
Up to $40,050
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:
■
2022–17–07 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
22145; Docket No. FAA–2022–0686;
Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00088–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective October 13, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model
A350–941 airplanes, certificated in any
category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that the inflatable free aisle
restrictor (IFAR) on certain single lane sliderafts installed at passenger door 3, left-hand
and right-hand sides, demonstrated
inconsistent release behavior in aft wind
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conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address inconsistent release of single lane
slide-rafts having the IFAR system, which if
not corrected, could result in a slide-raft
being unusable during an emergency and
impair the safe evacuation of occupants.
(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 2022–0013, dated
January 25, 2022 (EASA AD 2022–0013).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–0013
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(1) Where EASA AD 2022–0013 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2022–0013 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 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
Street, 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 2022–0013, dated January 25,
2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022–0013, 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:
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on August 10, 2022.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022–19278 Filed 9–7–22; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1069; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–01175–T; Amendment
39–22174; AD 2022–19–05]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Emergency Airworthiness Directive
SUMMARY:
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(AD) 2022–18–51, which applied to all
Airbus SAS Model A330–841 and –941
airplanes. Emergency AD 2022–18–51
required revising the existing airplane
flight manual (AFM) to incorporate
additional limitations prohibiting
takeoff for certain airplane
configurations; specified airplane
dispatch restrictions using certain
provisions of the A330 master minimum
equipment list (MMEL) or amending the
existing FAA-approved operator’s
minimum equipment list (MEL); and
required obtaining and accomplishing
instructions following certain
maintenance messages. Since the FAA
issued Emergency AD 2022–18–51,
additional instructions and maintenance
procedures have been developed to
address failures of the high pressure
valve (HPV). This AD continues to
require the actions specified in
Emergency AD 2022–18–51, and also
requires maintenance actions, including
an HPV seal integrity test, repetitive
replacement of the HPV clips, revision
of the existing AFM, and
implementation of updates to the FAAapproved operator’s MEL, as specified
in a European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD, which is
incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective September
15, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of September 15, 2022.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by October 24, 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
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
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.
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2022–1069; 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 AD, the mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), any comments received, and
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0686; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00088-T;
Amendment 39-22145; AD 2022-17-07]
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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 all
Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that the inflatable free aisle restrictor (IFAR) on certain
single lane slide-rafts demonstrated inconsistent release behavior in
aft wind conditions. This AD requires replacing an affected part with a
serviceable part, 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. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 13, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 13,
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 www.regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-0686.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at www.regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA-2022-0686; 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225; email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2022-0013, dated January 25, 2022
(EASA AD 2022-0013) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an
unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes.
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 Airbus SAS Model A350-
941 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 17,
2022 (87 FR 36418). The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating that
following the introduction of the IFAR system on single lane slide-
rafts, the IFAR demonstrated inconsistent release behavior due to
interference or entanglement of the upper part of the IFAR with the
slide-raft cover or door structure in aft wind conditions. These
affected slide-rafts are installed at passenger door 3, left-hand and
right-hand sides. The NPRM proposed to require replacing an affected
part with a serviceable part, as specified in EASA AD 2022-0013. The
NPRM also proposed to prohibit the installation of affected parts.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address inconsistent release of
single lane slide-rafts having the IFAR system, which if not corrected,
could result in a slide-raft being unusable during an emergency and
impair the safe evacuation of 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 2022-0013 specifies procedures for replacing escape slide-
rafts having certain part numbers (affected parts) with serviceable
parts (which includes parts that have been modified and re-identified).
EASA AD 2022-0013 also prohibits the installation of affected parts on
any airplane. 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 30 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Up to 11 work-hours x $85 per hour = $400 Up to $1,335................ Up to $40,050
Up to $935.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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:
(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:
2022-17-07 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22145; Docket No. FAA-2022-0686;
Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00088-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 13, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the inflatable
free aisle restrictor (IFAR) on certain single lane slide-rafts
installed at passenger door 3, left-hand and right-hand sides,
demonstrated inconsistent release behavior in aft wind
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conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address inconsistent
release of single lane slide-rafts having the IFAR system, which if
not corrected, could result in a slide-raft being unusable during an
emergency and impair the safe evacuation of occupants.
(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
2022-0013, dated January 25, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0013).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0013
(1) Where EASA AD 2022-0013 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2022-0013 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 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): 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.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198,
telephone and fax 206-231-3225; 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 2022-0013,
dated January 25, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022-0013, 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: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on August 10, 2022.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-19278 Filed 9-7-22; 8:45 am]
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