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on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
to the emergency equipment in the doghouse,
possibly resulting in injury to occupants.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–0279
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.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
■
2022–18–05 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
22156; Docket No. FAA–2022–0675;
Project Identifier MCAI–2021–01406–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective October 13, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS
airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1)
through (4) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) All Model A318–111, A318–112, A318–
121, and A318–122 airplanes.
(2) All Model A319–111, A319–112, A319–
113, A319–114, A319–115, A319–131, A319–
132, A319–133, A319–151N, A319–153N,
and A319–171N airplanes.
(3) All Model A320–211, A320–212, A320–
214, A320–216, A320–231, A320–232, A320–
233, A320–251N, A320–252N, A320–253N,
A320–271N, A320–272N, and A320–273N
airplanes.
(4) All Model A321–111, A321–112, A321–
131, A321–211, A321–212, A321–213, A321–
231, A321–232, A321–251N, A321–251NX,
A321–252N, A321–252NX, A321–253N,
A321–253NX, A321–271N, A321–271NX,
A321–272N, and A321–272NX airplanes.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by unclear and
incomplete placard instructions for the
doghouse door lock, which could lead to
incorrect operation of the doghouse door
lock. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the possible failure of the doghouse door lock
latch, which could result in locking the door
in the closed position and preventing access
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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 2021–0279, dated
December 15, 2021 (EASA AD 2021–0279).
The Amendment
§ 39.13
(f) Compliance
(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0279 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2021–0279 does not apply to this AD.
(3) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2021–
0279 refers to affected airplanes, replace the
text ‘‘For Group 1 aeroplanes’’ with ‘‘Group
1 airplanes except for airplanes identified in
paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2021–0279.’’
(i) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): 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
responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the 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, 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 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 2021–0279, dated December 15,
2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2021–0279, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999
000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; internet
easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA AD
on the EASA website at 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:
archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on August 17, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022–19279 Filed 9–7–22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0680; Project
Identifier MCAI–2021–01415–T; Amendment
39–22146; AD 2022–17–08]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020–22–
03, which applied to all Airbus SAS
Model A330–200, –200 Freighter, and
SUMMARY:
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–300 series airplanes. AD 2020–22–03
required revising the existing airplane
flight manual (AFM) to incorporate
procedures to be applied if an engine
bleed over-temperature occurs when the
associated engine bleed valve is jammed
open, and provided for the optional
embodiment of updated flight warning
computer (FWC) software, which
terminated the AFM revision. This AD
was prompted by the development of
new maintenance actions and software
related to over-temperature failure
conditions. This AD continues to
require the actions specified in AD
2020–22–03, requires accomplishing the
new maintenance tasks and corrective
actions, and mandates embodiment of
the updated FWC software for certain
airplanes, as specified in a European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
AD, which is incorporated by reference.
This AD also prohibits the installation
of affected FWC software. 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–2022–0680.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
www.regulations.gov under Docket No.
FAA–2022–0680; 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
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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, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax: 206–231–3229;
email: vladimir.ulyanov@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2021–0281,
dated December 17, 2021 (EASA AD
2021–0281) (also referred to as the
MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for Airbus SAS Model A330–201, –202,
–203, –223, –223F, –243, and –243F
airplanes, Model A330–301, –302, –303,
–321, –322, –323, –341, –342, –343, and
–743L airplanes. Model A330–743L
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 to supersede AD 2020–22–03,
Amendment 39–21299 (85 FR 66873,
October 21, 2020) (AD 2020–22–03). AD
2020–22–03 applied to all Airbus SAS
Model A330–200, –200 Freighter, and
–300 series airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
June 16, 2022 (87 FR 36266). The NPRM
was prompted by the development of
new maintenance actions and software
related to over-temperature failure
conditions. The NPRM proposed to
continue to require the actions specified
in AD 2020–22–03, to require
accomplishing the new maintenance
tasks and corrective actions, and to
mandate embodiment of the updated
FWC software for certain airplanes, as
specified in EASA AD 2021–0281. The
NPRM also proposed to prohibit the
installation of affected FWC software.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the possibility of a jammed engine bleed
valve, which could lead to damage of
the bleed manifold and the ducts
downstream of the engine bleed system,
exposure of the surrounding structure to
heat stress, and possible reduced
structural integrity of the airplane. See
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the MCAI for additional background
information.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comment
The FAA received a comment from
the Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) who supported the
NPRM without change.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment 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 this
product. 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.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2021–0281 specifies
procedures for amending the applicable
AFM to incorporate procedures to be
applied if an engine bleed overtemperature occurs when the associated
engine bleed valve is jammed open.
EASA AD 2020–0281 also specifies that
embodiment of updated FWC software
standard T9 eliminates the need for the
AFM amendment. EASA AD 2021–0281
also describes maintenance tasks for
failures related to over-temperature
conditions and corrective actions
(repair). EASA AD 2021–0281 also
specifies procedures for the
embodiment of updated FWC software
standard T9–3, and, for certain airplanes
concurrent embodiment of system data
acquisition concentrator (SDAC)
software standard C13 or FWC software
standard K3–2 and SDAC software
standard C3–0A. Finally, EASA AD
2021–0281 prohibits the installation of
affected FWC software (FWC software
standard T9–2 or earlier). 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 115 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
Labor cost
Cost per
product
Parts cost
AFM Revision: 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .....................................................
Software Update: 3 work-hours × 85 per hour = $255 ..............................................
Maintenance Tasks: 7 work-hours × $85 per hour = $595 ........................................
Concurrent Actions: Up to 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $340 .....................
$0
0
720
0
Cost on U.S.
operators
$85 .........................
$255 .......................
$595 .......................
Up to $340 .............
$9,775.
Up to $29,325.
$151,225.
Up to $39,100.
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR OPTIONAL ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ......................................................................................................................
$0
$170
The FAA has received no definitive
data that enables the agency to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition
actions specified in this AD.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Authority for This Rulemaking
The Amendment
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.
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Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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:
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2020–22–03, Amendment 39–
21299 (85 FR 66873, October 21, 2020);
and
■ b. Adding the following new
airworthiness directive:
■
■
2022–17–08 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
22146; Docket No. FAA–2022–0680;
Project Identifier MCAI–2021–01415–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective October 13, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2020–22–03,
Amendment 39–21299 (85 FR 66873, October
21, 2020) (AD 2020–22–03).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model
airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) though (3) of
this AD.
(1) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, and
–243 airplanes.
(2) Model A330–223F and –243F airplanes.
(3) Model A330–301, –302, –303, –321,
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 75, Air; Code 36, Pnuematic.
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(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that
during a certification exercise, it was
identified that there was a risk of an engine
bleed system over-temperature, without the
engine bleed valve closing; the associated
engine bleed valve should automatically
close. This AD was also prompted by the
development of new maintenance actions
and software related to over-temperature
failure conditions. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the possibility of a jammed
engine bleed valve, which could lead to
damage of the bleed manifold and the ducts
downstream of the engine bleed system,
exposure of the surrounding structure to heat
stress, and possible reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021–0281, dated
December 17, 2021 (EASA AD 2021–0281).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–0281
(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0281 refers to
October 1, 2020 (the effective date of EASA
AD 2020–0205), this AD requires using
November 5, 2020 (the effective date of AD
2020–22–03).
(2) Where EASA AD 2021–0281 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(3) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2021–
0281 specifies to ‘‘inform all flight crews,
and, thereafter, operate the aeroplane
accordingly,’’ this AD does not require those
actions as those actions are already required
by existing FAA operating regulations.
(4) Where paragraphs (6) and (7) of EASA
AD 2021–0281 specifies actions if ‘‘any
discrepancies are detected,’’ for this AD
discrepancies include failures related to an
over-temperature situation, hidden failures in
equipment for a ‘‘not isolated overtemperature’’ failure condition, cracking on
the exchanger outlet temperature sensor, or
dual drift in the exchanger outlet temperature
sensor.
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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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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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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0680; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01415-T;
Amendment 39-22146; AD 2022-17-08]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-22-
03, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and
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-300 series airplanes. AD 2020-22-03 required revising the existing
airplane flight manual (AFM) to incorporate procedures to be applied if
an engine bleed over-temperature occurs when the associated engine
bleed valve is jammed open, and provided for the optional embodiment of
updated flight warning computer (FWC) software, which terminated the
AFM revision. This AD was prompted by the development of new
maintenance actions and software related to over-temperature failure
conditions. This AD continues to require the actions specified in AD
2020-22-03, requires accomplishing the new maintenance tasks and
corrective actions, and mandates embodiment of the updated FWC software
for certain airplanes, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD also
prohibits the installation of affected FWC software. 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-2022-0680.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at www.regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA-2022-0680; 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, International Validation Branch, FAA, 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 2021-0281, dated December 17, 2021
(EASA AD 2021-0281) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an
unsafe condition for Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -
223F, -243, and -243F airplanes, Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -
322, -323, -341, -342, -343, and -743L airplanes. Model A330-743L
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 to supersede AD 2020-22-03, Amendment 39-21299 (85 FR
66873, October 21, 2020) (AD 2020-22-03). AD 2020-22-03 applied to all
Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 16, 2022 (87 FR
36266). The NPRM was prompted by the development of new maintenance
actions and software related to over-temperature failure conditions.
The NPRM proposed to continue to require the actions specified in AD
2020-22-03, to require accomplishing the new maintenance tasks and
corrective actions, and to mandate embodiment of the updated FWC
software for certain airplanes, as specified in EASA AD 2021-0281. The
NPRM also proposed to prohibit the installation of affected FWC
software.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the possibility of a jammed
engine bleed valve, which could lead to damage of the bleed manifold
and the ducts downstream of the engine bleed system, exposure of the
surrounding structure to heat stress, and possible reduced structural
integrity of the airplane. See the MCAI for additional background
information.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comment
The FAA received a comment from the Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) who supported the NPRM without change.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment
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 this product. 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.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2021-0281 specifies procedures for amending the applicable
AFM to incorporate procedures to be applied if an engine bleed over-
temperature occurs when the associated engine bleed valve is jammed
open. EASA AD 2020-0281 also specifies that embodiment of updated FWC
software standard T9 eliminates the need for the AFM amendment. EASA AD
2021-0281 also describes maintenance tasks for failures related to
over-temperature conditions and corrective actions (repair). EASA AD
2021-0281 also specifies procedures for the embodiment of updated FWC
software standard T9-3, and, for certain airplanes concurrent
embodiment of system data acquisition concentrator (SDAC) software
standard C13 or FWC software standard K3-2 and SDAC software standard
C3-0A. Finally, EASA AD 2021-0281 prohibits the installation of
affected FWC software (FWC software standard T9-2 or earlier). 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 115 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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AFM Revision: 1 work-hour x $85 $0 $85.......................... $9,775.
per hour = $85.
Software Update: 3 work-hours x 85 0 $255......................... Up to $29,325.
per hour = $255.
Maintenance Tasks: 7 work-hours x 720 $595......................... $151,225.
$85 per hour = $595.
Concurrent Actions: Up to 4 work- 0 Up to $340................... Up to $39,100.
hours x $85 per hour = Up to $340.
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Estimated Costs for Optional Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170.... $0 $170
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The FAA has received no definitive data that enables the agency to
provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this
AD.
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:
0
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-22-03, Amendment 39-21299
(85 FR 66873, October 21, 2020); and
0
b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:
2022-17-08 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22146; Docket No. FAA-2022-0680;
Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01415-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 13, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2020-22-03, Amendment 39-21299 (85 FR 66873,
October 21, 2020) (AD 2020-22-03).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model airplanes, certificated
in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) though (3) of
this AD.
(1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
(2) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
(3) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342,
and -343 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 75, Air; Code
36, Pnuematic.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that during a certification
exercise, it was identified that there was a risk of an engine bleed
system over-temperature, without the engine bleed valve closing; the
associated engine bleed valve should automatically close. This AD
was also prompted by the development of new maintenance actions and
software related to over-temperature failure conditions. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the possibility of a jammed engine bleed
valve, which could lead to damage of the bleed manifold and the
ducts downstream of the engine bleed system, exposure of the
surrounding structure to heat stress, and possible reduced
structural integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2021-0281, dated December 17, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0281).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0281
(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0281 refers to October 1, 2020 (the
effective date of EASA AD 2020-0205), this AD requires using
November 5, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020-22-03).
(2) Where EASA AD 2021-0281 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(3) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2021-0281 specifies to
``inform all flight crews, and, thereafter, operate the aeroplane
accordingly,'' this AD does not require those actions as those
actions are already required by existing FAA operating regulations.
(4) Where paragraphs (6) and (7) of EASA AD 2021-0281 specifies
actions if ``any discrepancies are detected,'' for this AD
discrepancies include failures related to an over-temperature
situation, hidden failures in equipment for a ``not isolated over-
temperature'' failure condition, cracking on the exchanger outlet
temperature sensor, or dual drift in the exchanger outlet
temperature sensor.
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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.
(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: [email protected].
(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; telephone
and fax: 206-231-3229; email: [email protected].
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this 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
[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.
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