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requirements specified in paragraphs (k)(1)
through (7) of this AD for that airplane:
(1) The revision required by paragraphs (g)
and (h) of AD 2008–10–07 R1.
(2) The revision required by paragraph
(g)(1) of AD 2008–18–09.
(3) The revision required by paragraph
(h)(2) of AD 2010–13–12.
(4) The revision required by paragraph (h)
of AD 2010–24–13.
(5) The revision required by paragraph (k)
of AD 2011–06–03.
(6) The revision required by paragraph
(h)(2) of AD 2014–15–14.
(7) The revision required by paragraph (h)
of AD 2016–19–03.
phone: 562–797–1717; internet: https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (m) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company
Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, to make
those findings. To be approved, the repair
method, modification deviation, or alteration
deviation must meet the certification basis of
the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
Issued on August 4, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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(m) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Samuel Dorsey, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines,
WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231–3415;
email: samuel.j.dorsey@faa.gov.
(n) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing 747–100/200/300/SP/SR
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs), D6–13747–CMR, dated September
2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0689; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–00215–T; Amendment
39–22160; AD 2022–18–09]
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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) 2019–26–
11, which applied to certain Airbus SAS
Model A319–112, –115, and –132;
A320–214, –216, –232, –233, –251N,
and –271N; and A321–211, –231, –232,
–251N, and –253N airplanes; and AD
2021–23–15, which applied to certain
Airbus SAS Model A319–111, –112,
–113, –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133;
A320–211, –212, –214, –216, –231,
–232, and –233; and A321–111, –112,
–131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232
airplanes. AD 2019–26–11 required
replacing the affected bumpers with
serviceable bumpers. AD 2021–23–15
required modifying the waste
compartment door of each affected
galley. This AD was prompted by
reports that the waste compartment door
opened prematurely during a test, that
container/galley end stop bumpers were
damaged in service, and that additional
airplanes are subject to the unsafe
conditions described in those ADs. This
AD continues to require the actions in
AD 2019–26–11 and AD 2021–23–15,
and adds airplanes to the applicability;
SUMMARY:
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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 October 20,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of October 20, 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–2022–0689.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2022–0689; 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 206–231–3223; 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 2022–0026,
dated February 16, 2022 (EASA AD
2022–0026) (also referred to as the
MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A319–
111, A319–112, A319–113, A319–114,
A319–115, A319–131, A319–132, A319–
133, A320–211, A320–212, A320–214,
A320–215, A320–216, A320–231, A320–
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232, A320–233, A320–251N, A320–
271N, A321–111, A321–112, A321–131,
A321–211, A321–212, A321–213, A321–
231, A321–232, A321–251N and A321–
253N airplanes. Model A320–215
airplanes are not certificated by the FAA
and are not included on the U.S. type
certificate data sheet; this AD therefore
does not include those airplanes in the
applicability.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2019–26–11,
Amendment 39–21022 (85 FR 6755,
February 6, 2020) (AD 2019–26–11),
which applied to certain Airbus SAS
Model A319–112, A319–115, A319–132,
A320–214, A320–216, A320–232, A320–
233, A320–251N, A320–271N, A321–
211, A321–231, A321–232, A321–251N,
and A321–253N airplanes; and AD
2021–23–15, Amendment 39–21813 (86
FR 68894, December 6, 2021) (AD 2021–
23–15), which applied to certain Airbus
SAS Model A319–111, –112, –113,
–114, –115, –131, –132, and –133
airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, –214,
–216, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes;
and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on June 21, 2022 (87 FR 36778).
The NPRM was prompted by a report
that during re-engineering of galley G5,
a 9G forward full scale qualification test
was performed, and the door of the
waste compartment opened before the
required load was reached, and by
reports of finding container/galley end
stop bumpers damaged in service. The
NPRM was also prompted by the
determination that additional airplanes
are subject to the unsafe condition. The
NPRM proposed to continue to require
the actions in AD 2019–26–11 and AD
2021–23–15, and to add airplanes to the
applicability, as specified in EASA AD
2022–0026.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
potential failure of the galley door and
release of waste bins during a rejected
take-off or an emergency landing, and
potential container detachment from the
galley under certain forward loading
conditions, possibly resulting in damage
to the airplane and injury to occupants.
See the MCAI for additional background
information.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
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Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment 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 2022–0026 specifies
procedures for modifying the affected
galleys by replacing the affected
bumpers with serviceable bumpers; for
modifying the waste compartment door
of each affected galley by installing a
door catch bracket and a new striker,
and for re-identifying the affected
galleys. 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 received a comment from
the Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who supported
the NPRM without change.
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 1,507 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Retained actions from AD 2019–26–11
(274 airplanes).
Retained actions from AD 2021–23–15
(141 airplanes).
New actions (Up to 1,092 airplanes) ........
Up to 54 work-hours × $85 per hour =
Up to $4,590.
5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ......
$0
Up to $4,590 .....
Up to $1,257,660.
0
$425 .................
$59,925.
Up to 59 work-hours × $85 per hour =
Up to $5,105.
0
Up to $5,105 ....
Up to $5,476,380.
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
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Parts cost
Cost on U.S.
operators
Labor cost
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
individuals. The FAA does not control
warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, the FAA has
included all known costs in the cost
estimate.
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Cost per
product
Action
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
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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.
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conditions, possibly resulting in damage to
the airplane and injury to occupants.
The Amendment
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.
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) 2019–26–11, Amendment 39–
21022 (85 FR 6755, February 6, 2020);
and AD 2021–23–15, Amendment 39–
21813 (86 FR 68894, December 6, 2021);
and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
■
■
2022–18–09 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
22160; Docket No. FAA–2022–0689;
Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00215–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective October 20, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2019–26–11,
Amendment 39–21022 (85 FR 6755, February
6, 2020) (AD 2019–26–11); and AD 2021–23–
15, Amendment 39–21813 (86 FR 68894,
December 6, 2021) (AD 2021–23–15).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS
airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)
through (3) of this AD, certificated in any
category, as identified in European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022–
0026, dated February 16, 2022 (EASA AD
2022–0026).
(1) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
–115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
(2) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216,
–231, –232, –233, –251N, and –271N
airplanes.
(3) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
–212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, and –253N
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 a report that
during re-engineering of galley G5, a 9G
forward full scale qualification test was
performed, and the door of the waste
compartment opened before the required
load was reached, and by reports of finding
container/galley end stop bumpers damaged
in service. This AD was also prompted by the
determination that additional airplanes are
subject to the unsafe condition. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address potential failure of
the galley door and release of waste bins
during a rejected take-off or an emergency
landing, and potential container detachment
from the galley under certain forward loading
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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, EASA AD 2022–0026.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–0026
(1) Where EASA AD 2022–0026 refers to
December 11, 2018 (the effective date of
EASA AD 2018–0255), this AD requires using
January 10, 2022 (the effective date of AD
2021–23–15).
(2) Where EASA AD 2022–0026 refers to
May 29, 2019 (the effective date of EASA AD
2019–0106), this AD requires using March
12, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2019–26–
11).
(3) Where EASA AD 2022–0026 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(4) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2022–0026 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
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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
206–231–3223; email vladimir.ulyanov@
faa.gov.
(k) 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 2022–0026, dated February 16,
2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022–0026, 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 August 19, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0689; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00215-T;
Amendment 39-22160; AD 2022-18-09]
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-26-
11, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A319-112, -115, and -132;
A320-214, -216, -232, -233, -251N, and -271N; and A321-211, -231, -232,
-251N, and -253N airplanes; and AD 2021-23-15, which applied to certain
Airbus SAS Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -
133; A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233; and A321-111, -
112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2019-26-11
required replacing the affected bumpers with serviceable bumpers. AD
2021-23-15 required modifying the waste compartment door of each
affected galley. This AD was prompted by reports that the waste
compartment door opened prematurely during a test, that container/
galley end stop bumpers were damaged in service, and that additional
airplanes are subject to the unsafe conditions described in those ADs.
This AD continues to require the actions in AD 2019-26-11 and AD 2021-
23-15, and adds airplanes to the applicability; 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 October 20, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 20,
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-2022-0689.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0689; 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 206-231-3223; email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2022-0026, dated February 16, 2022
(EASA AD 2022-0026) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an
unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A319-111, A319-112, A319-
113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-211, A320-
212, A320-214, A320-215, A320-216, A320-231, A320-
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232, A320-233, A320-251N, A320-271N, A321-111, A321-112, A321-131,
A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, A321-232, A321-251N and A321-
253N airplanes. Model A320-215 airplanes are not certificated by the
FAA and are not included on the U.S. type certificate data sheet; this
AD therefore does not include those airplanes in the applicability.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2019-26-11, Amendment 39-21022 (85 FR 6755,
February 6, 2020) (AD 2019-26-11), which applied to certain Airbus SAS
Model A319-112, A319-115, A319-132, A320-214, A320-216, A320-232, A320-
233, A320-251N, A320-271N, A321-211, A321-231, A321-232, A321-251N, and
A321-253N airplanes; and AD 2021-23-15, Amendment 39-21813 (86 FR
68894, December 6, 2021) (AD 2021-23-15), which applied to certain
Airbus SAS Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133
airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and
-232 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 21,
2022 (87 FR 36778). The NPRM was prompted by a report that during re-
engineering of galley G5, a 9G forward full scale qualification test
was performed, and the door of the waste compartment opened before the
required load was reached, and by reports of finding container/galley
end stop bumpers damaged in service. The NPRM was also prompted by the
determination that additional airplanes are subject to the unsafe
condition. The NPRM proposed to continue to require the actions in AD
2019-26-11 and AD 2021-23-15, and to add airplanes to the
applicability, as specified in EASA AD 2022-0026.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address potential failure of the
galley door and release of waste bins during a rejected take-off or an
emergency landing, and potential container detachment from the galley
under certain forward loading conditions, possibly resulting in damage
to the airplane and injury to occupants. See the MCAI for additional
background information.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
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. 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 2022-0026 specifies procedures for modifying the affected
galleys by replacing the affected bumpers with serviceable bumpers; for
modifying the waste compartment door of each affected galley by
installing a door catch bracket and a new striker, and for re-
identifying the affected galleys. 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 1,507 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Retained actions from AD 2019- Up to 54 work-hours x $0 Up to $4,590.......... Up to
26-11 (274 airplanes). $85 per hour = Up to $1,257,660.
$4,590.
Retained actions from AD 2021- 5 work-hours x $85 per 0 $425.................. $59,925.
23-15 (141 airplanes). hour = $425.
New actions (Up to 1,092 Up to 59 work-hours x 0 Up to $5,105.......... Up to
airplanes). $85 per hour = Up to $5,476,380.
$5,105.
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According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. 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.
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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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-26-11, Amendment 39-21022
(85 FR 6755, February 6, 2020); and AD 2021-23-15, Amendment 39-21813
(86 FR 68894, December 6, 2021); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2022-18-09 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22160; Docket No. FAA-2022-0689;
Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00215-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 20, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2019-26-11, Amendment 39-21022 (85 FR 6755,
February 6, 2020) (AD 2019-26-11); and AD 2021-23-15, Amendment 39-
21813 (86 FR 68894, December 6, 2021) (AD 2021-23-15).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes specified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD, certificated in any
category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2022-0026, dated February 16, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0026).
(1) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133
airplanes.
(2) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N,
and -271N airplanes.
(3) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -
251N, and -253N airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that during re-engineering of
galley G5, a 9G forward full scale qualification test was performed,
and the door of the waste compartment opened before the required
load was reached, and by reports of finding container/galley end
stop bumpers damaged in service. This AD was also prompted by the
determination that additional airplanes are subject to the unsafe
condition. The FAA is issuing this AD to address potential failure
of the galley door and release of waste bins during a rejected take-
off or an emergency landing, and potential container detachment from
the galley under certain forward loading conditions, possibly
resulting in damage to the airplane and injury to 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, EASA AD 2022-0026.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0026
(1) Where EASA AD 2022-0026 refers to December 11, 2018 (the
effective date of EASA AD 2018-0255), this AD requires using January
10, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2021-23-15).
(2) Where EASA AD 2022-0026 refers to May 29, 2019 (the
effective date of EASA AD 2019-0106), this AD requires using March
12, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2019-26-11).
(3) Where EASA AD 2022-0026 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(4) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2022-0026 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 Vladimir Ulyanov,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone 206-231-3223; email [email protected].
(k) 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 2022-0026,
dated February 16, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022-0026, 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 August 19, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-19810 Filed 9-14-22; 8:45 am]
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