Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, 13665-13668 [2023-04467]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 43 / Monday, March 6, 2023 / Rules and Regulations (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on April 10, 2023. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022–0126, dated June 28, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on October 2, 2020 (85 FR 53156, August 28, 2020). (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019–0288, dated November 28, 2019. (ii) [Reserved] (5) For EASA ADs 2022–0126 and 2019– 0288, 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 February 15, 2023. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023–04465 Filed 3–3–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2022–1573; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00671–T; Amendment 39–22353; AD 2023–04–06] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020–22– 16, AD 2021–16–01, and AD 2022–04– 03, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A318, A320, and A321 series airplanes; and Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, –133, –151N, and –153N airplanes. AD 2020– 22–16, AD 2021–16–01, and AD 2022– 04–03 required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:15 Mar 03, 2023 Jkt 259001 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 2020–22–16, AD 2021–16–01, and AD 2022–04–03, and also 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 (IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective April 10, 2023. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 10, 2023. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of March 30, 2022 (87 FR 10064, February 23, 2022). The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of September 28, 2021 (86 FR 47212, August 24, 2021). The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of December 10, 2020 (85 FR 70439, November 5, 2020). ADDRESSES: AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2022–1573; 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 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. • 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. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 13665 It is also available in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 2022–1573. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231–3229; email Vladimir.Ulyanov@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2020–22–16, Amendment 39–21312 (85 FR 70439, November 5, 2020) (AD 2020–22–16), AD 2021–16–01, Amendment 39–21662 (86 FR 47212, August 24, 2021) (AD 2021–16–01), and AD 2022–04–03, Amendment 39–21944 (87 FR 10064, February 23, 2022) (AD 2022–04–03). AD 2020–22–16, AD 2021–16–01, and AD 2022–04–03 applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A318, A320, and A321 series airplanes; and Model A319– 111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, –133, –151N, and –153N airplanes. AD 2020–22–16, AD 2021–16–01, and AD 2022–04–03 required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. AD 2021–16–01 specified that accomplishing the revision required by that AD terminates the corresponding requirements of AD 2020–22–16, for the tasks identified in the service information referred to in EASA AD 2020–0219, dated October 12, 2020, only. AD 2022–04–03 specified that accomplishing the revision required by that AD terminates the limitations of Task 262300–00001–1–C, as required by paragraph (i) of AD 2020–22–16, for airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before January 17, 2020 only. The FAA issued AD 2020–22–16, AD 2021–16–01, and AD 2022–04–03 to address safetysignificant latent failure (that is not annunciated), which, in combination with one or more other specific failures or events, could result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure condition. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 6, 2022 (87 FR 74530). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2022–0091, dated May 20, 2022, issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union (EASA AD 2022–0091) (referred to after this as the MCAI). The MCAI states that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations have been E:\FR\FM\06MRR1.SGM 06MRR1 13666 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 43 / Monday, March 6, 2023 / Rules and Regulations developed to address the unsafe condition on these products. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to continue to require the actions in AD 2020–22–16, AD 2021–16–01, and AD 2022–04–03. The NPRM also proposed to require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in EASA AD 2022–0091. The FAA is issuing this AD to address a safety significant latent failure (that is not annunciated), which, in combination with one or more other specific failures or events, could result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure condition. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2022–1573. Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive Comments The FAA received a comment from the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), who supported the NPRM without change. Conclusion 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 comment received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on this product. Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2022– 0091, which specifies new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations for certification maintenance requirements. This AD requires EASA AD 2020– 0067, dated March 23, 2020; which the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of December 10, 2020 (85 FR 70439, November 5, 2020). This AD requires EASA AD 2020– 0219, dated October 12, 2020, which the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of September 28, 2021 (86 FR 47212, August 24, 2021). VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:15 Mar 03, 2023 Jkt 259001 This AD also requires EASA AD 2021–0108, dated April 20, 2021, which the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of March 30, 2022 (87 FR 10064, February 23, 2022). 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 ADDRESSES. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD affects 1,680 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 2020–22–16, AD 2021–16–01, and AD 2022–04–03 to be $7,650 (90 workhours × $85 per work-hour) per AD. 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). 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 The FAA has determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 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 2020–22–16, Amendment 39–21312 (85 FR 70439, November 5, 2020); AD 2021– 16–01, Amendment 39–21662 (86 FR 47212, August 24, 2021); AD 2022–04– 03, Amendment 39–21944 (87 FR 10064, February 23, 2022); and ■ b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive: ■ ■ 2023–04–06 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– 22353; Docket No. FAA–2022–1573; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00671–T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 10, 2023. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces the ADs specified in paragraphs (b)(1) through (3) of this AD. (1) AD 2020–22–16, Amendment 39–21312 (85 FR 70439, November 5, 2020) (AD 2020– 22–16). (2) AD 2021–16–01, Amendment 39–21662 (86 FR 47212, August 24, 2021) (AD 2021– 16–01). (3) AD 2022–04–03, Amendment 39–21944 (87 FR 10064, February 23, 2022) (AD 2022– 04–03). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD, certificated in any E:\FR\FM\06MRR1.SGM 06MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 43 / Monday, March 6, 2023 / Rules and Regulations category, with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before February 18, 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. (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 to address a safety significant latent failure (that is not annunciated), which, in combination with one or more other specific failures or events, could result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure condition. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 (g) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program From AD 2020–22–16, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2020–22–16, with no changes. For airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before January 17, 2020, 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 2020–0067, dated March 23, 2020 (EASA AD 2020–0067). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (o) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2020– 0067 With No Changes This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph (j) of AD 2020–22–16, with no changes. (1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2020– 0067 do not apply to this AD. (2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020–0067 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 ‘‘tasks and associated thresholds and intervals’’ specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020–0067 within 90 days after December 10, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020–22–16). VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:15 Mar 03, 2023 Jkt 259001 (3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020–0067 is at the applicable ‘‘associated thresholds’’ specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020–0067, or within 90 days after December 10, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020–22–16), whichever occurs later. (4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA AD 2020–0067 do not apply to this AD. (5) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2020–0067 does not apply to this AD. (i) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals From AD 2020–22–16, With a New Exception This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2020–22–16, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph (o) 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 unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the ‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section of EASA AD 2020–0067. (j) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program From AD 2021–16–01 With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2021–16–01, with no changes. For airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before June 10, 2020, except for Model A319– 171N airplanes: Revise the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating task(s) and associated thresholds and intervals specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020–0219, dated October 12, 2020 (EASA AD 2020– 0219), except you are required to incorporate task(s) and associated thresholds and intervals within 90 days after September 28, 2021 (the effective date of AD 2021–16–01). Record a compliance time for the initial tasks of either the applicable ‘‘thresholds’’ incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020–0219 or 90 days after September 28, 2021 (the effective date of AD 2021–16–01), whichever would occur later. Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (o) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (k) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals From AD 2021–16–01, With a New Exception This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2021–16–01, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph (o) of this AD, 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 2020–0219. PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 13667 (l) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program From AD 2022–04–03, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2022–04–03, with no changes. For airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before December 9, 2020, except for Model A319–171N airplanes: Except as specified in paragraph (m) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2021–0108, dated April 20, 2021 (EASA AD 2021–0108). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (o) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (m) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2021– 0108, With No Changes This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph (h) of AD 2022–04–03, with no changes. (1) Where EASA AD 2021–0108 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using March 30, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022–04– 03). (2) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2021– 0108 do not apply to this AD. (3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021–0108 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 March 30, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022–04–03). (4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021–0108 is at the applicable ‘‘thresholds’’ as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021–0108, or within 90 days after March 30, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022–04–03), whichever occurs later. (5) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) of EASA AD 2021–0108 do not apply to this AD. (6) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2021–0108 does not apply to this AD. (n) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals From AD 2022–04–03, With a New Exception This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2022–04–03, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph (o) of this AD, after the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (l) 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 2021–0108. (o) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program Except as specified in paragraph (p) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with EASA AD 2022–0091, dated May 20, 2022 (EASA AD 2022–0091). Accomplishing the revision of the existing E:\FR\FM\06MRR1.SGM 06MRR1 13668 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 43 / Monday, March 6, 2023 / Rules and Regulations maintenance or inspection program required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g), (j), and (l) of this AD. (p) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–0091 (1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2022– 0091 do not apply to this AD. (2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–0091 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. (3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–0091 is at the applicable ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–0091, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA AD 2022–0091 do not apply to this AD. (5) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2022–0091. (q) Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (o) 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 2022–0091. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 (r) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of AD 2020–22–16 (1) Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the corresponding requirements of AD 2020–22– 16, for the tasks identified in the service information referred to in EASA AD 2020– 0219 only. (2) Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (l) of this AD terminates the limitations of Task 262300–00001–1–C, as required by paragraph (i) of AD 2020–22–16, for airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before January 17, 2020 only. (s) 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 (t) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:15 Mar 03, 2023 Jkt 259001 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. Issued on February 16, 2023. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. (t) 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 206–231–3229; email Vladimir.Ulyanov@ faa.gov. Federal Aviation Administration (u) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on April 10, 2023. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022–0091, dated May 20, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on December 10, 2020 (85 FR 70439, November 5, 2020). (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020–0067, dated March 23, 2020. (ii) [Reserved] (5) The following service information was approved for IBR on September 28, 2021 (86 FR 47212, August 24, 2021). (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020–0219, dated October 12, 2020. (ii) [Reserved] (6) The following service information was approved for IBR on March 30, 2022 (87 FR 10064, February 23, 2022). (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021–0108, dated April 20, 2021. (ii) [Reserved] (7) For EASA ADs 2022–0091, 2020–0067, 2020–0219, and 2021–0108, 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. (8) 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. (9) 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. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 [FR Doc. 2023–04467 Filed 3–3–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2022–1578; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00858–T; Amendment 39–22352; AD 2023–04–05] RIN 2120–AA64 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022–09– 11, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A350–941 and –1041 airplanes. AD 2022–09–11 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 2022–09–11 and requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate 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 April 10, 2023. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 10, 2023. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of June 21, 2022 (87 FR 29819, May 17, 2022). ADDRESSES: AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2022–1578; 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06MRR1.SGM 06MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 43 (Monday, March 6, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13665-13668]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04467]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-1573; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00671-T; 
Amendment 39-22353; AD 2023-04-06]
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 superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-22-
16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03, which applied to certain Airbus 
SAS Model A318, A320, and A321 series airplanes; and Model A319-111, -
112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -151N, and -153N airplanes. AD 
2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03 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 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03, and 
also 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 (IBR). The 
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these 
products.

DATES: This AD is effective April 10, 2023.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 10, 
2023.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of March 
30, 2022 (87 FR 10064, February 23, 2022).
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of 
September 28, 2021 (86 FR 47212, August 24, 2021).
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of 
December 10, 2020 (85 FR 70439, November 5, 2020).

ADDRESSES: 
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2022-1573; 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 EASA 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-2022-1573.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 
Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3229; email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2020-22-16, Amendment 39-21312 (85 FR 
70439, November 5, 2020) (AD 2020-22-16), AD 2021-16-01, Amendment 39-
21662 (86 FR 47212, August 24, 2021) (AD 2021-16-01), and AD 2022-04-
03, Amendment 39-21944 (87 FR 10064, February 23, 2022) (AD 2022-04-
03). AD 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03 applied to certain 
Airbus SAS Model A318, A320, and A321 series airplanes; and Model A319-
111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -151N, and -153N 
airplanes. AD 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03 required 
revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, 
to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. AD 
2021-16-01 specified that accomplishing the revision required by that 
AD terminates the corresponding requirements of AD 2020-22-16, for the 
tasks identified in the service information referred to in EASA AD 
2020-0219, dated October 12, 2020, only. AD 2022-04-03 specified that 
accomplishing the revision required by that AD terminates the 
limitations of Task 262300-00001-1-C, as required by paragraph (i) of 
AD 2020-22-16, for airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate 
or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before 
January 17, 2020 only. The FAA issued AD 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and 
AD 2022-04-03 to address safety-significant latent failure (that is not 
annunciated), which, in combination with one or more other specific 
failures or events, could result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure 
condition.
    The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 6, 2022 (87 
FR 74530). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2022-0091, dated May 20, 2022, 
issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of 
the European Union (EASA AD 2022-0091) (referred to after this as the 
MCAI). The MCAI states that new or more restrictive airworthiness 
limitations have been

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developed to address the unsafe condition on these products.
    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to continue to require the actions in 
AD 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03. The NPRM also proposed 
to require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as 
applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive 
airworthiness limitations, as specified in EASA AD 2022-0091. The FAA 
is issuing this AD to address a safety significant latent failure (that 
is not annunciated), which, in combination with one or more other 
specific failures or events, could result in a hazardous or 
catastrophic failure condition.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2022-1573.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received a comment from the Air Line Pilots Association, 
International (ALPA), who supported the NPRM without change.

Conclusion

    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 
comment received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this 
AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the 
unsafe condition on this product. Except for minor editorial changes, 
this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will 
increase the economic burden on any operator.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2022-0091, which specifies new or more 
restrictive airworthiness limitations for certification maintenance 
requirements.
    This AD requires EASA AD 2020-0067, dated March 23, 2020; which the 
Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by 
reference as of December 10, 2020 (85 FR 70439, November 5, 2020).
    This AD requires EASA AD 2020-0219, dated October 12, 2020, which 
the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by 
reference as of September 28, 2021 (86 FR 47212, August 24, 2021).
    This AD also requires EASA AD 2021-0108, dated April 20, 2021, 
which the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation 
by reference as of March 30, 2022 (87 FR 10064, February 23, 2022).
    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 ADDRESSES.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 1,680 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 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03 to be 
$7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour) per AD.
    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

    The FAA has determined that 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

0
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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by:
0
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2020-22-16, Amendment 39-21312 (85 
FR 70439, November 5, 2020); AD 2021-16-01, Amendment 39-21662 (86 FR 
47212, August 24, 2021); AD 2022-04-03, Amendment 39-21944 (87 FR 
10064, February 23, 2022); and
0
b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:

2023-04-06 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22353; Docket No. FAA-2022-1573; 
Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00671-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 10, 2023.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces the ADs specified in paragraphs (b)(1) through 
(3) of this AD.
    (1) AD 2020-22-16, Amendment 39-21312 (85 FR 70439, November 5, 
2020) (AD 2020-22-16).
    (2) AD 2021-16-01, Amendment 39-21662 (86 FR 47212, August 24, 
2021) (AD 2021-16-01).
    (3) AD 2022-04-03, Amendment 39-21944 (87 FR 10064, February 23, 
2022) (AD 2022-04-03).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes specified in 
paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD, certificated in any

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category, with an original airworthiness certificate or original 
export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before February 18, 
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.

(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 to address a safety significant latent 
failure (that is not annunciated), which, in combination with one or 
more other specific failures or events, could result in a hazardous 
or catastrophic failure condition.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program 
From AD 2020-22-16, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 
2020-22-16, with no changes. For airplanes with an original 
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of 
airworthiness issued on or before January 17, 2020, 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 2020-0067, dated March 23, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0067). 
Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection 
program required by paragraph (o) of this AD terminates the 
requirements of this paragraph.

(h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0067 With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph 
(j) of AD 2020-22-16, with no changes.
    (1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA 
AD 2020-0067 do not apply to this AD.
    (2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0067 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 ``tasks and associated thresholds and 
intervals'' specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0067 within 
90 days after December 10, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020-22-
16).
    (3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in 
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0067 is at the applicable ``associated 
thresholds'' specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0067, or 
within 90 days after December 10, 2020 (the effective date of AD 
2020-22-16), whichever occurs later.
    (4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA 
AD 2020-0067 do not apply to this AD.
    (5) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0067 does not apply 
to this AD.

(i) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals From AD 
2020-22-16, With a New Exception

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 
2020-22-16, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph 
(o) 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 unless they are 
approved as specified in the provisions of the ``Ref. Publications'' 
section of EASA AD 2020-0067.

(j) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program 
From AD 2021-16-01 With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2021-16-01, with no changes. For airplanes with an original 
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of 
airworthiness issued on or before June 10, 2020, except for Model 
A319-171N airplanes: Revise the existing maintenance or inspection 
program, as applicable, by incorporating task(s) and associated 
thresholds and intervals specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-
0219, dated October 12, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0219), except you are 
required to incorporate task(s) and associated thresholds and 
intervals within 90 days after September 28, 2021 (the effective 
date of AD 2021-16-01). Record a compliance time for the initial 
tasks of either the applicable ``thresholds'' incorporated by the 
requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0219 or 90 days after 
September 28, 2021 (the effective date of AD 2021-16-01), whichever 
would occur later. Accomplishing the revision of the existing 
maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (o) of this 
AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.

(k) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals From AD 
2021-16-01, With a New Exception

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2021-16-01, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph 
(o) of this AD, 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 2020-0219.

(l) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program 
From AD 2022-04-03, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2022-04-03, with no changes. For airplanes with an original 
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of 
airworthiness issued on or before December 9, 2020, except for Model 
A319-171N airplanes: Except as specified in paragraph (m) of this 
AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified 
in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2021-0108, dated April 20, 2021 
(EASA AD 2021-0108). Accomplishing the revision of the existing 
maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (o) of this 
AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.

(m) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0108, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph 
(h) of AD 2022-04-03, with no changes.
    (1) Where EASA AD 2021-0108 refers to its effective date, this 
AD requires using March 30, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-04-
03).
    (2) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA 
AD 2021-0108 do not apply to this AD.
    (3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0108 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 March 30, 2022 (the effective 
date of AD 2022-04-03).
    (4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in 
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0108 is at the applicable 
``thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) 
of EASA AD 2021-0108, or within 90 days after March 30, 2022 (the 
effective date of AD 2022-04-03), whichever occurs later.
    (5) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) of EASA AD 2021-
0108 do not apply to this AD.
    (6) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2021-0108 does not apply 
to this AD.

(n) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals From AD 
2022-04-03, With a New Exception

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 
2022-04-03, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph 
(o) of this AD, after the existing maintenance or inspection program 
has been revised as required by paragraph (l) 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 2021-0108.

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

    Except as specified in paragraph (p) of this AD: Comply with all 
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in 
accordance with EASA AD 2022-0091, dated May 20, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-
0091). Accomplishing the revision of the existing

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maintenance or inspection program required by this paragraph 
terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g), (j), and (l) of this 
AD.

(p) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0091

    (1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA 
AD 2022-0091 do not apply to this AD.
    (2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0091 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.
    (3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in 
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0091 is at the applicable ``associated 
thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of 
EASA AD 2022-0091, or within 90 days after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs later.
    (4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA 
AD 2022-0091 do not apply to this AD.
    (5) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 
2022-0091.

(q) Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals

    After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been 
revised as required by paragraph (o) 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 2022-0091.

(r) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of AD 2020-22-16

    (1) Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (j) of this 
AD terminates the corresponding requirements of AD 2020-22-16, for 
the tasks identified in the service information referred to in EASA 
AD 2020-0219 only.
    (2) Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (l) of this 
AD terminates the limitations of Task 262300-00001-1-C, as required 
by paragraph (i) of AD 2020-22-16, for airplanes with an original 
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of 
airworthiness issued on or before January 17, 2020 only.

(s) 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 (t) 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, 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.

(t) 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 206-231-3229; email [email protected].

(u) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
April 10, 2023.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0091, 
dated May 20, 2022.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
December 10, 2020 (85 FR 70439, November 5, 2020).
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0067, 
dated March 23, 2020.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (5) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
September 28, 2021 (86 FR 47212, August 24, 2021).
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0219, 
dated October 12, 2020.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (6) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
March 30, 2022 (87 FR 10064, February 23, 2022).
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0108, 
dated April 20, 2021.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (7) For EASA ADs 2022-0091, 2020-0067, 2020-0219, and 2021-0108, 
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.
    (8) 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.
    (9) 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 [email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on February 16, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-04467 Filed 3-3-23; 8:45 am]
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