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(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, –251NX,
–252N, –252NX, –253N, –253NX, –271N,
–271NX, –272N, and –272NX airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that
damage (including delamination of work
deck, and corroded and cracked retainer
blocks) was found during inspection of
certain galleys. The FAA is issuing this AD
to detect and correct damage that could affect
the galley’s capability to hold the trolley
under emergency landing loads, which could
lead to trolley detachment, possibly resulting
in blocking of an escape path during an
emergency exit.
(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 2021–0183R1,
dated September 20, 2021 (EASA AD 2021–
0183R1).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–0183R1
(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0183R1 refers to
its effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2021–0183R1 refers to
‘‘18 August 2021,’’ this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(3) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2021–0183R1 does not apply to this AD.
(4) Where EASA AD 2021–0183R1 does not
specify corrective action after a post-repair
inspection that has findings of damage, this
AD requires obtaining repair instructions
before further flight from the FAA, EASA, or
Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA) and accomplishing those
actions accordingly. If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
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(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2021–0183R1
specifies to submit 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, International
Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
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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, International Validation
Branch, mail it to the address identified in
paragraph (k) of this AD or email to: 9-AVSAIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. If mailing
information, also submit information by
email. 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 paragraphs (i) and (j)(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.
(k) Additional 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.
(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) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2021–0183R1, dated September
20, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2021–0183R1, 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 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
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(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, email
fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
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Issued on November 9, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022–26357 Filed 12–2–22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1155; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–00655–T; Amendment
39–22243; AD 2022–24–03]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A321–251N, A321–
251NX, A321–252N, A321–252NX,
A321–253N, and A321–253NX
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
stress analysis on the engine structure
that indicated that the fail-safe lug may
not be able to sustain, during one
inspection interval as currently
specified in an airworthiness limitations
item, the loads deriving from the
engagement of the secondary load path
within that inspection interval for the
aft engine mount system. This AD
requires repetitive detailed inspections
of the aft engine mount and secondary
load path clearance fail-safe pin and
replacement of the engine if necessary,
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 January 9,
2023.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 9, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2022–1155; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The AD docket
SUMMARY:
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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–
2022–1155.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th Street Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone 206–231–3225; email
dan.rodina@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
251N, A321–251NX, A321–252N,
A321–252NX, A321–253N, and A321–
253NX airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on September
12, 2022 (87 FR 55737). The NPRM was
prompted by AD 2022–0089, dated May
17, 2022, issued by EASA, which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States
of the European Union (referred to after
this as the MCAI). The MCAI states that
the engine fail safe lug may not be able
to sustain, during one inspection
interval as currently specified in
airworthiness limitation item (ALI) task
712232–01–1, the loads deriving from
the engagement of the secondary load
path. This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to engine mount
rupture, possibly resulting in engine
loss during flight and loss of control of
the airplane.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
require repetitive detailed inspections of
the aft engine mount and secondary
load path clearance fail-safe pin and
replacement of the engine if necessary,
as specified in EASA AD 2022–0089.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2022–1155.
Background
The FAA received comments from Air
Line Pilots Association, International
(ALPA) and an anonymous commenter.
Both commenters supported the NPRM
without change.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Airbus SAS Model A321–
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
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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 2022–0089 specifies
procedures for repetitive detailed
inspections (DET) for discrepancies of
the aft engine mount and secondary
load path clearance fail-safe pin for each
engine, and replacement of any engine
with discrepant findings on the
secondary load path clearance check.
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 156 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
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Up to 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ...............
The FAA estimates that it would take
64 work-hours (at $85 per work-hour) to
replace an engine, if required based on
the results of any required actions. The
FAA has received no definitive data on
which to base the estimate for the cost
of a replacement engine or any
necessary additional on-condition
actions that would be required by this
AD. The FAA has no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these on-condition actions.
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:
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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
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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 adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
■
2022–24–03 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
22243; Docket No. FAA–2022–1155;
Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00655–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective January 9, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model
A321–251N, A321–251NX, A321–252N,
A321–252NX, A321–253N, and A321–253NX
airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 71, Powerplant.
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(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a stress analysis
on the engine structure that indicated that
the fail-safe lug may not be able to sustain,
during one inspection interval, as currently
specified in airworthiness limitation item
(ALI) task 712232–01–1, the loads deriving
from the engagement of the secondary load
path within that inspection interval for the
aft engine mount system. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address potential failure of the
LEAP–1A aft engine mount waiting fail-safe
male lug, which could lead to engine mount
rupture, possibly resulting in engine loss
during flight and loss of control 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 2022–0089, dated
May 17, 2022 (EASA AD 2022–0089).
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(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–0089
(1) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–
0089 specifies corrective action if
‘‘discrepancies are detected, as defined in the
SB,’’ for purposes of this AD, discrepancies
include a fail-safe pin that does not rotate
freely, or has damage (dents, scratches, nicks,
corrosion, or cracks).
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2022–0089 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, 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-AVSAIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the responsible
Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA; or
EASA; or Airbus SAS’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(j) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
206–231–3225; email dan.rodina@faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2022–0089, dated May 17, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022–0089, 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 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
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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 November 9, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022–26356 Filed 12–2–22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0890; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–00391–T; Amendment
39–22242; AD 2022–24–02]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A300 F4–600R series
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
determination that the forward cargo
door compartment between certain
frame forks is susceptible to widespread
fatigue damage (WFD). This AD
completes certain mandated programs to
support the airplane reaching its limit of
validity (LOV) of the engineering data
that support the established structural
maintenance program. This AD requires
modifying the forward cargo
compartment between certain frame
forks, 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 January 9,
2023.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 9, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2022–0890; 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
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-1155; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00655-T;
Amendment 39-22243; AD 2022-24-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A321-251N, A321-251NX, A321-252N, A321-252NX, A321-
253N, and A321-253NX airplanes. This AD was prompted by a stress
analysis on the engine structure that indicated that the fail-safe lug
may not be able to sustain, during one inspection interval as currently
specified in an airworthiness limitations item, the loads deriving from
the engagement of the secondary load path within that inspection
interval for the aft engine mount system. This AD requires repetitive
detailed inspections of the aft engine mount and secondary load path
clearance fail-safe pin and replacement of the engine if necessary, 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 January 9, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 9,
2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1155; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket
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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-2022-1155.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th Street 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 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus SAS Model
A321-251N, A321-251NX, A321-252N, A321-252NX, A321-253N, and A321-253NX
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 12,
2022 (87 FR 55737). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2022-0089, dated May
17, 2022, issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member
States of the European Union (referred to after this as the MCAI). The
MCAI states that the engine fail safe lug may not be able to sustain,
during one inspection interval as currently specified in airworthiness
limitation item (ALI) task 712232-01-1, the loads deriving from the
engagement of the secondary load path. This condition, if not detected
and corrected, could lead to engine mount rupture, possibly resulting
in engine loss during flight and loss of control of the airplane.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require repetitive detailed
inspections of the aft engine mount and secondary load path clearance
fail-safe pin and replacement of the engine if necessary, as specified
in EASA AD 2022-0089. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1155.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) and an anonymous commenter. Both commenters
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 2022-0089 specifies procedures for repetitive detailed
inspections (DET) for discrepancies of the aft engine mount and
secondary load path clearance fail-safe pin for each engine, and
replacement of any engine with discrepant findings on the secondary
load path clearance check.
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 156 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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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340 $0 Up to $340................ Up to $53,040.
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The FAA estimates that it would take 64 work-hours (at $85 per
work-hour) to replace an engine, if required based on the results of
any required actions. The FAA has received no definitive data on which
to base the estimate for the cost of a replacement engine or any
necessary additional on-condition actions that would be required by
this AD. The FAA has no way of determining the number of aircraft that
might need these on-condition actions.
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
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under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2022-24-03 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22243; Docket No. FAA-2022-1155;
Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00655-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 9, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model A321-251N, A321-251NX,
A321-252N, A321-252NX, A321-253N, and A321-253NX airplanes,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a stress analysis on the engine
structure that indicated that the fail-safe lug may not be able to
sustain, during one inspection interval, as currently specified in
airworthiness limitation item (ALI) task 712232-01-1, the loads
deriving from the engagement of the secondary load path within that
inspection interval for the aft engine mount system. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address potential failure of the LEAP-1A aft
engine mount waiting fail-safe male lug, which could lead to engine
mount rupture, possibly resulting in engine loss during flight and
loss of control 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
2022-0089, dated May 17, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0089).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0089
(1) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0089 specifies
corrective action if ``discrepancies are detected, as defined in the
SB,'' for purposes of this AD, discrepancies include a fail-safe pin
that does not rotate freely, or has damage (dents, scratches, nicks,
corrosion, or cracks).
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2022-0089 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, 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.
(j) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone 206-231-3225; email [email protected].
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0089,
dated May 17, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022-0089, 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 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
[email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on November 9, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-26356 Filed 12-2-22; 8:45 am]
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