Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, 72374-72376 [2022-25510]

Download as PDF 72374 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 226 / Friday, November 25, 2022 / Rules and Regulations (h) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install any affected oxygen cylinder having a serial number specified in paragraph 1.A. of SB 700–35–7502, on any airplane. (i) No Reporting Requirement Although SB 700–35–7502 specifies to report certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (j) Additional AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York 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 ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228–7300. 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, New York ACO Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES (k) Additional Information (1) Refer to TCCA AD CF–2022–07, dated March 1, 2022, for related information. This TCCA AD may be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 2022–1065. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Gabriel Kim, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228– 7300; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–35– 7502, Basic Issue, dated January 26, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400 CoˆteVertu Road West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 1Y9, VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:54 Nov 23, 2022 Jkt 259001 Canada; telephone (514) 855–2999; email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; internet bombardier.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, email fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. Issued on October 27, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022–25513 Filed 11–23–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2022–1066; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00622–T; Amendment 39–22225; AD 2022–22–10] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020–21– 11, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, –133, –151N, and –153N airplanes; and Model A320 and A321 series airplanes. AD 2020–21–11 required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD continues to require the actions in AD 2020–21–11 and requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, 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. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 This AD is effective December 30, 2022. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 30, 2022. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of November 20, 2020 (85 FR 65674, October 16, 2020). ADDRESSES: AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2022–1066; 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. Material Incorporated by Reference: • For material incorporated by reference in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this material on the EASA website at 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 regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 2022–1066. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231–3225; email dan.rodina@ faa.gov. DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2020–21–11, Amendment 39–21284 (85 FR 65674, October 16, 2020) (AD 2020–21–11). AD 2020–21–11 applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, –133, –151N, and –153N airplanes; and Model A320 and A321 series airplanes. AD 2020–21–11 required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as E:\FR\FM\25NOR1.SGM 25NOR1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 226 / Friday, November 25, 2022 / Rules and Regulations applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA issued AD 2020–21–11 to address the failure of certain life-limited parts, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 2, 2022 (87 FR 54183). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2022–0082, dated May 10, 2022, issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union (EASA AD 2022–0082) (referred to after this as the MCAI). The MCAI states that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations have been developed. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2022–1066. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to continue to require the actions in AD 2020–21–11 and require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in EASA AD 2022–0082. The FAA is issuing this AD to address failure of certain life-limited parts, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES Comments The FAA received comments from an individual and the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), who supported the NPRM without change. the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of November 20, 2020 (85 FR 65674, October 16, 2020). 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 1,857 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD: The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the retained actions from AD 2020–21–11 to be $7,650 (90 workhours × $85 per work-hour). The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 workhours per operator, although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the new actions to be $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per workhour). Conclusion This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on 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. 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. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 EASA AD 2022–0082 describes new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and safe life limits. This AD also requires EASA AD 2020–0080, dated April 1, 2020, which 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:54 Nov 23, 2022 Jkt 259001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 72375 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 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) 2020–21–11, Amendment 39– 21284 (85 FR 65674, October 16, 2020); and ■ b. Adding the following new AD: ■ ■ 2022–22–10 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– 22225; Docket No. FAA–2022–1066; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00622–T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 30, 2022. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2020–21–11, Amendment 39–21284 (85 FR 65674, October 16, 2020) (AD 2020–21–11). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD, certificated in any category, with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before February 2, 2022. (1) Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122 airplanes. (2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, –133, –151N, –153N, and –171N airplanes. (3) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216, –231, –232, –233, –251N, –252N, –253N, –271N, –272N, and –273N airplanes. (4) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, –252N, –253N, –271N, –272N, –251NX, –252NX, –253NX, –271NX, and –272NX airplanes. E:\FR\FM\25NOR1.SGM 25NOR1 72376 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 226 / Friday, November 25, 2022 / Rules and Regulations (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address failure of certain lifelimited parts, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2020–21–11, with a new terminating action. For airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before November 13, 2019, except for Model A319–171N airplanes: 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 2020–0080, dated April 1, 2020 (EASA AD 2020–0080). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2020– 0080, With No Changes (1) The requirements specified in paragraph (1), (3), and (4) of EASA AD 2020– 0080 do not apply to this AD. (2) Paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020–0080 specifies revising ‘‘the AMP’’ within 12 months after its effective date, but this AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the ‘‘limitations’’ specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020–0080 within 90 days after November 20, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020–21–11). (3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020–0080 is at the applicable compliance times specified in paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020–0080, or within 90 days after November 20, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020–21–11), whichever occurs later. (4) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2020–0080 does not apply to this AD. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES (i) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals, With a New Exception This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2020–21–11, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, after the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals are allowed except as specified in 15:54 Nov 23, 2022 Jkt 259001 (j) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program Except as specified in paragraph (k) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2022–0082, dated May 10, 2022 (EASA AD 2022–0082). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. (k) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–0082 (g) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program, With a New Terminating Action VerDate Sep<11>2014 the provisions of the ‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section of EASA AD 2020–0080. (1) Where EASA AD 2022–0082 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) The requirements specified in paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2022–0082 do not apply to this AD. (3) Paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2022–0082 specifies revising ‘‘the approved AMP’’ within 12 months after its effective date, but this AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD. (4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2022–0082 is at the applicable ‘‘limitations’’ as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2022–0082, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (5) The provisions specified in paragraphs (3) and (4) of EASA AD 2022–0082 do not apply to this AD. (6) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2022–0082 does not apply to this AD. (l) New Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) and intervals are allowed unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the ‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section of EASA AD 2022–0082. (m) 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 (n) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. (i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office. PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2020–21–11 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of EASA AD 2022– 0082 that are required by paragraph (j) of this AD. (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. (n) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231– 3225; email dan.rodina@faa.gov. (o) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on December 30, 2022. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022–0082, dated May 10, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on November 20, 2020 (85 FR 65674, October 16, 2020). (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020–0080, dated April 1, 2020. (ii) [Reserved] (5) For EASA ADs 2022–0082 and 2020– 0080, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; website easa.europa.eu. You may find these EASA ADs on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. (6) 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. (7) 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 October 21, 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-2022-1066; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00622-T; 
Amendment 39-22225; AD 2022-22-10]
RIN 2120-AA64


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) 2020-21-
11, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; 
Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -151N, and -
153N airplanes; and Model A320 and A321 series airplanes. AD 2020-21-11 
required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as 
applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness 
limitations. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more 
restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD continues 
to require the actions in AD 2020-21-11 and requires revising the 
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to 
incorporate additional new or more restrictive airworthiness 
limitations, 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 December 30, 2022.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 30, 
2022.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of 
November 20, 2020 (85 FR 65674, October 16, 2020).

ADDRESSES: 
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2022-1066; 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.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For material incorporated by reference in this AD, contact 
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 
8999 000; email [email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You may 
find this material on the EASA website at 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 
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1066.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large 
Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South 
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3225; email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2020-21-11, Amendment 39-21284 (85 FR 
65674, October 16, 2020) (AD 2020-21-11). AD 2020-21-11 applied to 
certain Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -
113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -151N, and -153N airplanes; and 
Model A320 and A321 series airplanes. AD 2020-21-11 required revising 
the existing maintenance or inspection program, as

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applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness 
limitations. The FAA issued AD 2020-21-11 to address the failure of 
certain life-limited parts, which could result in reduced structural 
integrity of the airplane.
    The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 2, 2022 (87 
FR 54183). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2022-0082, dated May 10, 2022, 
issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of 
the European Union (EASA AD 2022-0082) (referred to after this as the 
MCAI). The MCAI states that new or more restrictive airworthiness 
limitations have been developed.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2022-1066.
    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to continue to require the actions in 
AD 2020-21-11 and require revising the existing maintenance or 
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate additional new or 
more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in EASA AD 
2022-0082. The FAA is issuing this AD to address failure of certain 
life-limited parts, which could result in reduced structural integrity 
of the airplane

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received comments from an individual and the Air Line 
Pilots Association, International (ALPA), who supported the NPRM 
without change.

Conclusion

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to 
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it 
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI 
referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the 
comments received, and determined that air safety requires adopting 
this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address 
the unsafe condition on 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 2022-0082 describes new or more restrictive airworthiness 
limitations for airplane structures and safe life limits.
    This AD also requires EASA AD 2020-0080, dated April 1, 2020, which 
the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by 
reference as of November 20, 2020 (85 FR 65674, October 16, 2020).
    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 1,857 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
    The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the retained 
actions from AD 2020-21-11 to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-
hour).
    The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or 
inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, 
although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator 
to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection 
program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined 
that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane 
estimate.
    The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the new actions 
to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).

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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-21-11, Amendment 39-21284 
(85 FR 65674, October 16, 2020); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:

2022-22-10 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22225; Docket No. FAA-2022-1066; 
Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00622-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 30, 
2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2020-21-11, Amendment 39-21284 (85 FR 65674, 
October 16, 2020) (AD 2020-21-11).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model airplanes specified in 
paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD, certificated in any 
category, with an original airworthiness certificate or original 
export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before February 2, 
2022.
    (1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
    (2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -
151N, -153N, and -171N airplanes.
    (3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, -
252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes.
    (4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -
251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, -251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, 
and -272NX airplanes.

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(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more 
restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is 
issuing this AD to address failure of certain life-limited parts, 
which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection 
Program, With a New Terminating Action

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 
2020-21-11, with a new terminating action. For airplanes with an 
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of 
airworthiness issued on or before November 13, 2019, except for 
Model A319-171N airplanes: 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 2020-0080, dated April 1, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0080). 
Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection 
program required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the 
requirements of this paragraph.

(h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0080, With No Changes

    (1) The requirements specified in paragraph (1), (3), and (4) of 
EASA AD 2020-0080 do not apply to this AD.
    (2) Paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020-0080 specifies revising ``the 
AMP'' within 12 months after its effective date, but this AD 
requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as 
applicable, to incorporate the ``limitations'' specified in 
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0080 within 90 days after November 20, 
2020 (the effective date of AD 2020-21-11).
    (3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in 
paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020-0080 is at the applicable compliance 
times specified in paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020-0080, or within 90 
days after November 20, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020-21-11), 
whichever occurs later.
    (4) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0080 does not apply 
to this AD.

(i) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals, With a 
New Exception

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 
2020-21-11, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph 
(j) of this AD, after the maintenance or inspection program has been 
revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative 
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals are allowed except as 
specified in the provisions of the ``Ref. Publications'' section of 
EASA AD 2020-0080.

(j) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program

    Except as specified in paragraph (k) of this AD: Comply with all 
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in 
accordance with, EASA AD 2022-0082, dated May 10, 2022 (EASA AD 
2022-0082). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance 
or inspection program required by this paragraph terminates the 
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.

(k) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0082

    (1) Where EASA AD 2022-0082 refers to its effective date, this 
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) The requirements specified in paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2022-
0082 do not apply to this AD.
    (3) Paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2022-0082 specifies revising ``the 
approved AMP'' within 12 months after its effective date, but this 
AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, 
as applicable, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.
    (4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in 
paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2022-0082 is at the applicable 
``limitations'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (2) 
of EASA AD 2022-0082, or within 90 days after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs later.
    (5) The provisions specified in paragraphs (3) and (4) of EASA 
AD 2022-0082 do not apply to this AD.
    (6) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2022-0082 does not apply 
to this AD.

(l) New Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals

    After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been 
revised as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative 
actions (e.g., inspections) and intervals are allowed unless they 
are approved as specified in the provisions of the ``Ref. 
Publications'' section of EASA AD 2022-0082.

(m) 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 (n) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
    (i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2020-21-11 are approved as 
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of EASA AD 2022-0082 that are 
required by paragraph (j) of this AD.
    (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.

(n) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, 
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International 
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 
telephone 206-231-3225; email [email protected].

(o) 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.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
December 30, 2022.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0082, 
dated May 10, 2022.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
November 20, 2020 (85 FR 65674, October 16, 2020).
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0080, 
dated April 1, 2020.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (5) For EASA ADs 2022-0082 and 2020-0080, contact EASA, Konrad-
Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; 
email [email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You may find these 
EASA ADs on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (6) 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.
    (7) 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 October 21, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-25510 Filed 11-23-22; 8:45 am]
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