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(ii) [Reserved]
(4) For EASA AD 2021–0275, 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.
(5) 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.
(6) 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 November 28, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022–27399 Filed 12–16–22; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1167; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–00461–T; Amendment
39–22278; AD 2022–25–22]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
Background
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A350–941 and –1041
airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports indicating that protective caps
were found on engine fire extinguishing
pipes in the engine core zone (Zone 2)
after airplane delivery. This AD requires
a one-time inspection of the engine fire
extinguishing pipes for the presence of
protective caps and removal of any
protective caps found, 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 23,
2023.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 23, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
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SUMMARY:
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AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2022–1167; 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–
2022–1167.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dat
Le, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft
Section, FAA, International Validation
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone 516–228–
7317; email Dat.V.Le@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Airbus SAS Model
A350–941 and –1041 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on September 20, 2022 (87 FR
57427). The NPRM was prompted by
AD 2022–0065, dated April 7, 2022,
issued by EASA (EASA AD 2022–0065),
which is the Technical Agent for the
Member States of the European Union
(referred to after this as the MCAI). The
MCAI states the possibility that
protective caps are present on engine
fire extinguishing pipes. This condition,
if not addressed, could prevent the
extinguishment of an engine fire.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
require a one-time inspection of the
engine fire extinguishing pipes for the
presence of protective caps and removal
of any protective caps found, as
specified in EASA AD 2022–0065. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the
possibility that protective caps are
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present on engine fire extinguishing
pipes. This condition, if not addressed,
could prevent the extinguishment of an
engine fire.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2022–1167.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from
Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who supported
the NPRM without change.
The FAA received an additional
comment from Delta Air Lines (DAL).
The following presents the comment
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response.
Request To Remove Paragraph (h)(3) or
Allow Later Approved Revisions of
Service Information
DAL requested that paragraph (h)(3)
of the proposed AD be removed or that
the FAA allow use of any later approved
revisions of Rolls-Royce Alert NonModification Service Bulletin TRENT
XWB 26–AK834, dated March 9, 2022;
or Rolls-Royce Alert Non-Modification
Service Bulletin TRENT XWB 26–
AK835, dated March 10, 2022. DAL
stated that a revision to either of these
documents could change the
applicability of the EASA AD and that
the MCAI allows for later approved
revisions of the service information.
The FAA does not agree with the
requested change. Although later
approved documents are allowed for
certain requirements in EASA AD 2022–
0065, the FAA requires AD applicability
to be fixed, and therefore requires
specific revision levels to identify
affected engines, as stated in paragraph
(h)(3) of this AD. The FAA has made no
changes to this AD in this regard.
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 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, and any other changes
described previously, this AD is
adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
None of the changes will increase the
economic burden on any operator.
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Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2022–0065 specifies
procedures for a one-time special
detailed (borescope) inspection of the
engine fire extinguishing pipes in Zone
2 and removal of any protective caps
found. If any protective cap is found,
the lower gas generator fairing is
removed and reinstalled, which
includes the application of OMat 872 (a
cold cure silicone compound).
This material is reasonably available
because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course
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of business or by the means identified
in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 30 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..............................................................................................
$0
$85
$2,550
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions that would be required based on
the results of any required actions. The
FAA has no way of determining the
number of aircraft that might need these
on-condition actions:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ......................................................................................................................
$0
* $255
* Up to an additional 48 hours to cure the OMat 872 (cold cure silicone compound) may be required.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking
under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section
44701: General requirements. Under
that section, Congress charges the FAA
with promoting safe flight of civil
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and
procedures the Administrator finds
necessary for safety in air commerce.
This regulation is within the scope of
that authority because it addresses an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
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Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
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(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 adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
■
2022–25–22 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
22278; Docket No. FAA–2022–1167;
Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00461–T
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective January 23, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A350–941 and –1041 airplanes, certificated
in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2022–0065, dated April 7, 2022 (EASA AD
2022–0065).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 26, Fire protection.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports
indicating that protective caps were found on
engine fire extinguishing pipes in the engine
core zone (Zone 2) after airplane delivery.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the
possibility that protective caps are present on
engine fire extinguishing pipes. This
condition, if not addressed, could prevent the
extinguishment of an engine fire.
(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 2022–0065.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–0065
(1) Where EASA AD 2022–0065 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2022–0065 does not apply to this AD.
(3) Where EASA AD 2022–0065 defines an
affected engine, replace the text ‘‘as listed in
Appendix 1 of the Rolls-Royce NMSB, as
applicable’’ with ‘‘as listed in Appendix 1 of
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Rolls-Royce Alert Non-Modification Service
Bulletin TRENT XWB 26–AK834, dated
March 9, 2022; or Rolls-Royce Alert NonModification Service Bulletin TRENT XWB
26–AK835, dated March 10, 2022; as
applicable.’’
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2022–0065 specifies
to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
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(j) 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 (k) 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 (j)(2) of this AD, if
any service information referenced in EASA
AD 2022–0065 contains paragraphs that are
labeled as RC, the instructions in RC
paragraphs, including subparagraphs under
an RC paragraph, must be done to comply
with this AD; any paragraphs, including
subparagraphs under those paragraphs, that
are not identified as RC are recommended.
The instructions in paragraphs, including
subparagraphs under those paragraphs, not
identified as RC may be deviated from using
accepted methods in accordance with the
operator’s maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an
AMOC, provided the instructions identified
as RC can be done and the airplane can be
put back in an airworthy condition. Any
substitutions or changes to instructions
identified as RC require approval of an
AMOC.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Dat Le, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone 516–228–
7317; email Dat.V.Le@faa.gov.
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(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 2022–0065, dated April 7, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022–0065, 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
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 December 5, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022–27402 Filed 12–16–22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1576; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–01183–T; Amendment
39–22277; AD 2022–25–21]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A350–1041
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report of a loud noise and vibration in
the belly fairing (BF) access panel above
the wings. This AD requires a one-time
detailed inspection of the BF access
panels and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of applicable corrective
actions, as specified in a European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
AD, which is incorporated by reference
SUMMARY:
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(IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
This AD becomes effective
January 3, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of January 3, 2023.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by February 2, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
regulations.gov. Follow the instructions
for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2022–1576; 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 street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
• For EASA 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.
• For Airbus service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No:
2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
61 93 45 80; email continuedairworthiness.a350@airbus.com;
websiteairbus.com.
• 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. It is also available at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–
2022–1576.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dat
Le, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft
DATES:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-1167; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00461-T;
Amendment 39-22278; AD 2022-25-22]
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
certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports indicating that protective caps were found on
engine fire extinguishing pipes in the engine core zone (Zone 2) after
airplane delivery. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the engine
fire extinguishing pipes for the presence of protective caps and
removal of any protective caps found, 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 23, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 23,
2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1167; 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-2022-1167.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dat Le, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 516-228-7317; 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 certain Airbus SAS
Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on September 20, 2022 (87 FR 57427). The NPRM was prompted by
AD 2022-0065, dated April 7, 2022, issued by EASA (EASA AD 2022-0065),
which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European
Union (referred to after this as the MCAI). The MCAI states the
possibility that protective caps are present on engine fire
extinguishing pipes. This condition, if not addressed, could prevent
the extinguishment of an engine fire.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require a one-time inspection of
the engine fire extinguishing pipes for the presence of protective caps
and removal of any protective caps found, as specified in EASA AD 2022-
0065. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the possibility that
protective caps are present on engine fire extinguishing pipes. This
condition, if not addressed, could prevent the extinguishment of an
engine fire.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1167.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who supported the NPRM without change.
The FAA received an additional comment from Delta Air Lines (DAL).
The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's
response.
Request To Remove Paragraph (h)(3) or Allow Later Approved Revisions of
Service Information
DAL requested that paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD be removed
or that the FAA allow use of any later approved revisions of Rolls-
Royce Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin TRENT XWB 26-AK834, dated
March 9, 2022; or Rolls-Royce Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin
TRENT XWB 26-AK835, dated March 10, 2022. DAL stated that a revision to
either of these documents could change the applicability of the EASA AD
and that the MCAI allows for later approved revisions of the service
information.
The FAA does not agree with the requested change. Although later
approved documents are allowed for certain requirements in EASA AD
2022-0065, the FAA requires AD applicability to be fixed, and therefore
requires specific revision levels to identify affected engines, as
stated in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. The FAA has made no changes to
this AD in this regard.
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 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, and any other changes described
previously, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the
changes will increase the economic burden on any operator.
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Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2022-0065 specifies procedures for a one-time special
detailed (borescope) inspection of the engine fire extinguishing pipes
in Zone 2 and removal of any protective caps found. If any protective
cap is found, the lower gas generator fairing is removed and
reinstalled, which includes the application of OMat 872 (a cold cure
silicone compound).
This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 30 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85............................. $0 $85 $2,550
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255.... $0 * $255
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* Up to an additional 48 hours to cure the OMat 872 (cold cure silicone
compound) may be required.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2022-25-22 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22278; Docket No. FAA-2022-1167;
Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00461-T
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 23, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0065, dated April 7,
2022 (EASA AD 2022-0065).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire
protection.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports indicating that protective caps
were found on engine fire extinguishing pipes in the engine core
zone (Zone 2) after airplane delivery. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the possibility that protective caps are present on engine
fire extinguishing pipes. This condition, if not addressed, could
prevent the extinguishment of an engine fire.
(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 2022-0065.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0065
(1) Where EASA AD 2022-0065 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2022-0065 does not apply
to this AD.
(3) Where EASA AD 2022-0065 defines an affected engine, replace
the text ``as listed in Appendix 1 of the Rolls-Royce NMSB, as
applicable'' with ``as listed in Appendix 1 of
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Rolls-Royce Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin TRENT XWB 26-
AK834, dated March 9, 2022; or Rolls-Royce Alert Non-Modification
Service Bulletin TRENT XWB 26-AK835, dated March 10, 2022; as
applicable.''
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2022-0065
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,
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 (k) 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 (j)(2) of this AD, if any service information referenced
in EASA AD 2022-0065 contains paragraphs that are labeled as RC, the
instructions in RC paragraphs, including subparagraphs under an RC
paragraph, must be done to comply with this AD; any paragraphs,
including subparagraphs under those paragraphs, that are not
identified as RC are recommended. The instructions in paragraphs,
including subparagraphs under those paragraphs, not identified as RC
may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the instructions identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition.
Any substitutions or changes to instructions identified as RC
require approval of an AMOC.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Dat Le, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 516-
228-7317; email [email protected].
(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 2022-0065,
dated April 7, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022-0065, 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 December 5, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-27402 Filed 12-16-22; 8:45 am]
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