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CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the certification office,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and
email to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. Before
using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
principal inspector, the manager of the local
flight standards district office/certificate
holding district office.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Sungmo Cho, Aviation Safety
Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781)
238–7241; email: sungmo.d.cho@faa.gov.
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(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
AD 2022–0210, dated October 17, 2022.
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Issued on March 14, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1296; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–00628–T]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM).
AGENCY:
The FAA is revising a notice
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to
supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2020–20–05 and AD 2022–09–16, which
applies to certain Airbus SAS Model
A318 series; A319–111, –112, –113,
–114, –115, –131, –132, –133, –151N,
and –153N; A320 series; and A321
series airplanes. This action revises the
NPRM by adding new and revised tasks
and limitations that must be
incorporated into the existing
maintenance or inspection program. The
FAA is proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
Since these actions would impose an
additional burden over those in the
NPRM, the FAA is reopening the
comment period to allow the public the
chance to comment on these changes.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments
on this proposed AD by May 8, 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–2022–1296; 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 NPRM, 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:
SUMMARY:
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• For material that is proposed for
IBR in this NPRM, contact European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (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. It is also available at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–
2022–1296.
• 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
206–231–3225; email dan.rodina@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send
your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2022–1296; Project Identifier
MCAI–2022–00628–T’’ at the beginning
of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of
the proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. The FAA will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this proposal
because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business
Information (CBI) as described in the
following paragraph, and other
information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments
received, without change, to
regulations.gov, including any personal
information you provide. The agency
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received
about this NPRM.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial
information that is both customarily and
actually treated as private by its owner.
Under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt
from public disclosure. If your
comments responsive to this NPRM
contain commercial or financial
information that is customarily treated
as private, that you actually treat as
private, and that is relevant or
responsive to this NPRM, it is important
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that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each
page of your submission containing CBI
as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA will treat such
marked submissions as confidential
under the FOIA, and they will not be
placed in the public docket of this
NPRM. Submissions containing CBI
should be sent to Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft
Section, FAA, International Validation
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231–
3225; email dan.rodina@faa.gov. Any
commentary that the FAA receives that
is not specifically designated as CBI will
be placed in the public docket for this
rulemaking.
Background
The FAA issued AD 2020–20–05,
Amendment 39–21261 (85 FR 65197,
October 15, 2020) (AD 2020–20–05), and
AD 2022–09–16, Amendment 39–22036
(87 FR 31943, May 26, 2022) (AD 2022–
09–16) for certain Model A318–111,
–112, –121, and –122 airplanes; Model
A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115,
–131, –132, –133, –151N, and –153N
airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, –214,
–216, –231, –232, –233, –251N, –252N,
–253N, –271N, –272N, and –273N
airplanes; and Model –111, –112, –131,
–211, –212, –213, –231, –232, –251N,
–251NX, –252N, –252NX, –253N,
–253NX, –271N, –271NX, –272N, and
–272NX airplanes. AD 2020–20–05 and
AD 2022–09–16 require revising the
existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate
new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations. The FAA issued AD 2020–
20–05 and AD 2022–09–16 to address
fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or
corrosion in principal structural
elements, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the airplane.
The FAA issued an NPRM to amend
14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD to
supersede AD 2020–20–05 and AD
2022–09–16 that would apply to certain
Airbus SAS Model A318–111, A318–
112, A318–121, A318–122, A319–111,
A319–112, A319–113, A319–114, A319–
115, A319–131, A319–132, A319–133,
A319–151N, A319–153N, A319–171N,
A320–211, A320–212, A320–214, A320–
215, A320–216, A320–231, A320–232,
A320–233, A320–251N, A320–252N,
A320–253N, A320–271N, A320–272N,
A320–273N, A321–111, A321–112,
A321–131, A321–211, A321–212, A321–
213, A321–231, A321–232, A321–251N,
A321–251NX, A321–252N, A321–
252NX, A321–253N, A321–253NX,
A321–271N, A321–271NX, A321–272N,
and A321–272NX airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
October 20, 2022 (87 FR 63712) (the
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NPRM). The NPRM was prompted by an
MCAI originated by EASA, which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States
of the European Union. EASA issued
AD 2022–0085, dated May 12, 2022
(EASA AD 2022–0085), to correct an
unsafe condition. The NPRM proposed
to require the actions in AD 2022–09–
16 in addition to revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate additional
new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations.
Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
Since the FAA issued the NPRM,
EASA issued 2023–0008, dated January
16, 2023 (EASA AD 2023–0008), which
affects EASA AD 2022–0085, dated May
12, 2022. EASA AD 2023–0008 states
that new and/or more restrictive
maintenance tasks have been published.
EASA AD 2023–0008 applies to all
Airbus A318–111, A318–112, A318–
121, A318–122, A319–111, A319–112,
A319–113, A319–114, A319–115, A319–
131, A319–132, A319–133, A319–151N,
A319–153N, A319–171N, A320–211,
A320–212, A320–214, A320–215, A320–
216, A320–231, A320–232, A320–233,
A320–251N, A320–252N, A320–253N,
A320–271N, A320–272N, A320–273N,
A321–111, A321–112, A321–131, A321–
211, A321–212, A321–213, A321–231,
A321–232, A321–251N, A321–251NX,
A321–252N, A321–252NX, A321–253N,
A321–253NX, A321–271N, A321–
271NX, A321–272N and A321–272NX
airplanes. Model A320–215 airplanes
are not certificated by the FAA and are
not included on the U.S. type certificate
data sheet; this proposed AD therefore
does not include those airplanes in the
applicability. Airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original
export certificate of airworthiness
issued after November 10, 2022, must
comply with the airworthiness
limitations specified as part of the
approved type design and referenced on
the type certificate data sheet; this
proposed AD therefore does not include
those airplanes in the applicability.
The FAA is proposing this AD to
address fatigue cracking, accidental
damage, or corrosion in principal
structural elements, which could result
in reduced structural integrity of the
airplane. You may examine the MCAI in
the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2022–1296.
Comments
The FAA received a comment from
The Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who supported
the NPRM without change.
The FAA received additional
comments from two commenters,
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including American Airlines and United
Airlines. The following presents the
comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA’s response to each comment.
Request To Retain Provisions of AD
2020–20–05
American Airlines supported the
NPRM, but also asserted that the
proposed AD should have retained
certain provisions of AD 2020–20–05.
American Airlines noted that the
NPRM proposed to supersede both AD
2020–20–05 and AD 2022–09–16, but
restated only the requirements of AD
2022–09–16. American noted that the
Reason section of EASA AD 2022–0085
states that it retains the requirements of
both EASA AD 2020–0036R1, dated
June 24, 2020 (EASA AD 2020–0036R1)
(which corresponds to FAA AD 2020–
20–05) and EASA AD 2021–0140, dated
June 14, 2021 (EASA AD 2021–0140)
(which corresponds to FAA AD 2022–
09–16). American Airlines stated that
AD 2022–09–16 does not supersede but
‘‘is an extension to’’ AD 2020–20–05.
American Airlines therefore requested
that the proposed AD be revised to
retain the requirements of AD 2020–20–
05, until the new maintenance program
revision required by paragraph (j) of the
proposed AD is implemented.
Also, since the NPRM would have
approved previous AMOCs for AD
2022–09–16 only, American Airlines
recommended that the proposed AD
state that AMOCs previously approved
for AD 2020–20–05 also continue to be
approved for this AD.
The FAA agrees with the requests. AD
2022–09–16 stated, in paragraph (j), that
it terminates Task 531135–01–2, which
is required, in part, by paragraph (i) of
AD 2020–20–05. Therefore, not all
requirements of AD 2020–20–05 were
terminated by AD 2022–09–16. The
FAA has determined that it is necessary
to retain the requirements of paragraphs
(i), (j), (k), and (l) of AD 2020–20–05,
until the maintenance program revision
required by paragraph (i) of AD 2020–
20–05 is terminated by accomplishment
of the requirements of paragraph (j) of
this AD.
Therefore, the FAA has revised the
proposed AD by restating the
requirements of paragraphs (i), (j), (k),
and (l) of AD 2020–20–05 in paragraphs
(g), (h), (i), and (j) of this AD, and
redesignating subsequent paragraphs
accordingly. The FAA has also added
paragraph (r)(1)(iii) in this proposed AD
to extend previous AMOC approval for
the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2020–20–05 that are retained in
paragraph (g) of this proposed AD.
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Requests To Allow Alternative Methods
of Compliance (AMOCs)
United Airlines requested that the
proposed AD allow production
concession, repair design approval sheet
(RDAS), repair and design approval
form (RDAF), and Airbus statement of
Airworthiness Compliance (ASAC) as
AMOCs if they include instructions for
continued airworthiness (ICAs) for
repairs to airworthiness limitation (ALI)
areas as stated in Section 1,
‘‘Introduction,’’ of Airbus A318/A319/
A320/A321 ALS Part 2, Revision 09,
dated February 7, 2022 (which is
referenced in EASA AD 2022–0085).
The FAA does not agree that a change
to this proposed AD is necessary. The
provision in paragraph (r)(2) of this
proposed AD addresses where service
information specified in EASA AD
2022–0085 and EASA 2023–0008 refers
to obtaining instructions from a
manufacturer.
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Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2022–
0085 and EASA AD 2023–0008. This
service information specifies new or
more restrictive airworthiness
limitations for airplane structures and
safe life limits. These documents are
distinct since one includes all damage
tolerant airworthiness limitations items
and the other revises certain damage
tolerant airworthiness limitation items.
This proposed AD would also require
EASA AD 2021–0140, which the
Director of the Federal Register
approved for incorporation by reference
as of June 30, 2022 (87 FR 31943, May
26, 2022).
This proposed AD would also require
EASA AD 2020–0036R1, which the
Director of the Federal Register
approved for incorporation by reference
as of November 19, 2020 (85 FR 65197,
October 15, 2020).
This material is reasonably available
because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course
of business or by the means identified
in ADDRESSES.
FAA’s Determination
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 the State of
Design Authority, it has notified the
FAA of the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI described above. The FAA
is issuing this NPRM after determining
that the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop
in other products of the same type
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Certain changes described above
expand the scope of the NPRM. As a
result, it is necessary to reopen the
comment period to provide additional
opportunity for the public to comment
on this SNPRM.
Proposed AD Requirements in This
NPRM
This proposed AD would retain the
requirements of AD 2020–20–05 and AD
2022–09–16. This proposed AD would
also expand the applicability and
require revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate additional
new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations, which are specified in
EASA AD 2022–0085 and EASA AD
2023–0008 described previously, as
proposed for incorporation by reference.
Any differences with EASA AD 2022–
0085 and EASA AD 2023–0008 are
identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this AD.
This proposed AD would require
revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new
actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance
with these actions is required by 14 CFR
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
previously modified, altered, or repaired
in the areas addressed by this proposed
AD, the operator may not be able to
accomplish the actions described in the
revisions. In this situation, to comply
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
must request approval for an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC)
according to paragraph (r)(1) of this
proposed AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance
Information
In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to
improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to
use some civil aviation authority (CAA)
ADs as the primary source of
information for compliance with
requirements for corresponding FAA
ADs. The FAA has been coordinating
this process with manufacturers and
CAAs. As a result, the FAA proposes to
retain the IBR of EASA AD 2020–
0036R1 and EASA AD 2021–0140 and
incorporate EASA AD 2022–0085 and
EASA AD 2023–0008 by reference in the
FAA final rule. This proposed AD
would, therefore, require compliance
with EASA AD 2021–0140, EASA AD
2020–0036R1, EASA AD 2022–0085,
and EASA AD 2023–0008 in their
entirety through that incorporation,
except for any differences identified as
exceptions in the regulatory text of this
proposed AD. Using common terms that
are the same as the heading of a
particular section in EASA AD 2020–
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0036R1, EASA AD 2021–0140, EASA
AD 2022–0085, or EASA AD 2023–0008
does not mean that operators need
comply only with that section. For
example, where the AD requirement
refers to ‘‘all required actions and
compliance times,’’ compliance with
this AD requirement is not limited to
the section titled ‘‘Required Action(s)
and Compliance Time(s)’’ in EASA AD
2020–0036R1, EASA AD 2021–0140,
EASA AD 2022–0085, or EASA AD
2023–0008. Service information
required by EASA AD 2020–0036R1,
EASA AD 2021–0140, EASA AD 2022–
0085, and EASA AD 2023–0008 for
compliance will be available at
regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2022–1296
after the FAA final rule is published.
Airworthiness Limitation ADs Using
the New Process
The FAA’s process of incorporating
by reference MCAI ADs as the primary
source of information for compliance
with corresponding FAA ADs has been
limited to certain MCAI ADs (primarily
those with service bulletins as the
primary source of information for
accomplishing the actions required by
the FAA AD). However, the FAA is now
expanding the process to include MCAI
ADs that require a change to
airworthiness limitation documents,
such as airworthiness limitation
sections.
For these ADs that incorporate by
reference an MCAI AD that changes
airworthiness limitations, the FAA
requirements are unchanged. Operators
must revise the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information specified in
the new airworthiness limitation
document. The airworthiness
limitations must be followed according
to 14 CFR 91.403(c) and 91.409(e).
The previous format of the
airworthiness limitation ADs included a
paragraph that specified that no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or
intervals may be used unless the actions
and intervals are approved as an AMOC
in accordance with the procedures
specified in the AMOCs paragraph
under ‘‘Additional FAA Provisions.’’
This new format includes a ‘‘New
Provisions for Alternative Actions and
Intervals’’ paragraph that does not
specifically refer to AMOCs, but
operators may still request an AMOC to
use an alternative action or interval.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed
AD affects 1,864 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the
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following costs to comply with this
proposed AD:
The FAA estimates the total cost per
operator for the retained actions from
AD 2020–20–05 and AD 2022–09–16 to
be $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per
work-hour).
The FAA has determined that revising
the existing maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 workhours per operator, although the agency
recognizes that this number may vary
from operator to operator. Since
operators incorporate maintenance or
inspection program changes for their
affected fleet(s), the FAA has
determined that a per-operator estimate
is more accurate than a per-airplane
estimate.
The FAA estimates the total cost per
operator for the new proposed actions to
be $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per
work-hour).
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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 determined that this
proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate
aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would 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.
structural elements, which could result in
reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
(f) Compliance
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
(g) Retained Revision of the Existing
Maintenance or Inspection Program, With
No Changes From AD 2020–20–05
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 AD 2020–20–05,
Amendment 39–21261 (85 FR 65197,
October 15, 2020); and AD 2022–09–16,
Amendment 39–22036 (87 FR 31943,
May 26, 2022); and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
■
■
Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA–2022–1296;
Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00628–T.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) by May 8, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2020–20–05,
Amendment 39–21261 (85 FR 65197, October
15, 2020) (AD 2020–20–05); and AD 2022–
09–16, Amendment 39–22036 (87 FR 31943,
May 26, 2022) (AD 2022–09–16).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes
specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of
this AD, certificated in any category, with an
original airworthiness certificate or original
export certificate of airworthiness issued on
or before November 10, 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, –251NX,
–252N, –252NX, –253N, –253NX, –271N,
–271NX, –272N, 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 fatigue cracking,
accidental damage, or corrosion in principal
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Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (i) of AD 2020–20–05, with no
changes. For airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export
certificate of airworthiness issued on or
before October 11, 2019: 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 2020–0036R1, dated June 24,
2020 (EASA AD 2020–0036R1).
Accomplishing the maintenance or
inspection program revision required by
paragraph (o) of this AD terminates the
requirements of this paragraph.
(h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2020–
0036R1, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (j) of AD 2020–20–05, with no
changes.
(1) The requirements specified in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2020–
0036R1 do not apply to this AD.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020–
0036R1 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 2020–0036R1
within 90 days after November 19, 2020 (the
effective date of AD 2020–20–05).
(3) The initial compliance times for doing
the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA
AD 2020–0036R1 are at the applicable
‘‘associated thresholds’’ specified in
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020–0036R1, or
within 90 days after November 19, 2020 (the
effective date of AD 2020–20–05), whichever
occurs later.
(4) The provisions specified in paragraphs
(4), (5), and (6) of EASA AD 2020–0036R1 do
not apply to this AD.
(5) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2020–0036R1 does not apply to this AD.
(i) Retained Provisions for Alternative
Actions or Intervals From AD 2020–20–05,
With New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (k) of AD 2020–20–05, with new
exception. Except as required by paragraphs
(k) and (o) of this AD, after the existing
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
2020–0036R1.
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(j) Retained Credit for Original EASA AD,
With No changes
This paragraph restates the credit provided
in paragraph (l) of AD 2020–20–05, with no
changes. This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before
November 19, 2020 (the effective date of AD
2020–20–05) using EASA AD 2020–0036,
dated February 26, 2020.
(k) Retained Revision of the Existing
Maintenance or Inspection Program, With
No Changes From AD 2022–09–16
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2022–09–16, with no
changes. For airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export
certificate of airworthiness issued on or
before November 10, 2020: Except as
specified in paragraph (l) of this AD, comply
with all required actions and compliance
times specified in, and in accordance with,
EASA AD 2021–0140, dated June 14, 2021
(EASA AD 2021–0140). Accomplishing the
revision of the existing maintenance or
inspection program required by paragraph (o)
of this AD terminates the requirements of this
paragraph.
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(l) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–
0140
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (h) of AD 2022–09–16, with no
changes.
(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0140 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using June 30,
2022 (the effective date of AD 2022–09–16).
(2) The requirements specified in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2021–
0140 do not apply to this AD.
(3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021–0140
specifies revising ‘‘the approved [aircraft
maintenance program] 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 June 30, 2022 (the effective date of
AD 2022–09–16).
(4) The initial compliance time for doing
the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA
AD 2021–0140 is at the applicable
‘‘thresholds’’ as incorporated by the
requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD
2021–0140, or within 90 days after June 30,
2022 (the effective date of AD 2022–09–16),
whichever occurs later.
(5) The provisions specified in paragraph
(4) of EASA AD 2021–0140 do not apply to
this AD.
(6) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2021–0140 does not apply to this AD.
(m) Retained Provisions for Alternative
Actions or Intervals From AD 2022–09–16,
With New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (i) of AD 2022–09–16, with 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 (k) 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
2021–0140.
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(n) Retained Terminating Action for Certain
Requirements in AD 2020–20–05, With
Revised References
This paragraph restates the terminating
action specified in paragraph (i) of AD 2022–
09–16, with revised references.
Accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (k) of this AD, including
incorporating Task 531135–03–1 as required
by EASA AD 2021–0140, terminates Task
531135–01–2, as required by EASA AD
2020–0036R1 by the requirements in
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(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 2022–0085,
dated May 12, 2022 (EASA AD 2022–0085)
and EASA AD 2023–0008, dated January 16,
2023 (EASA AD 2023–0008). Where EASA
AD 2023–0008 affects the same airworthiness
limitations as those in EASA AD 2022–0085,
the airworthiness limitations referenced in
EASA AD 2023–0008 prevail. Accomplishing
the revision of the existing maintenance or
inspection program required by this
paragraph terminates the requirements of
paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD.
(p) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–0085 and
EASA AD 2023–0008
(1) The requirements specified in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2022–
0085 and EASA AD 2023–0008 do not apply
to this AD.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–0085
and EASA AD 2023–0008 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 2022–0085 and EASA AD 2023–0008 is
at the applicable ‘‘thresholds’’ as
incorporated by the requirements of
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–0085 and
EASA AD 2023–0008, respectively, or within
90 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later. Where EASA AD
2023–0008 affects the same airworthiness
limitations as those in EASA AD 2022–0085,
the airworthiness limitations referenced in
EASA AD 2023–0008 prevail.
(4) The provisions specified in paragraphs
(4) and (5) of EASA AD 2022–0085 and
EASA AD 2023–0008 do not apply to this
AD.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’
section of EASA AD 2022–0085 and EASA
AD 2023–0008.
(q) New 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
2022–0085 or EASA AD 2023–0008, as
applicable.
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(r) Additional FAA 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 (s) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR730-AMOC@faa.gov.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2022–09–16 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of EASA AD 2021–
0140 that are required by paragraph (i) of this
AD.
(iii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2020–20–05 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of EASA AD 2020–
0036R1 that are required by paragraph (g) of
this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, 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.
(s) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231–
3225; email dan.rodina@faa.gov.
(t) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on April 27, 2023.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2022–0085, dated May 12, 2022.
(ii) European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD 2023–0008, dated
January 16, 2023.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on June 30, 2022 (87 FR
31943, May 26, 2022).
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2021–0140, dated June 14, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) The following service information was
approved for IBR on November 19, 2020 (85
FR 65197, October 15, 2020).
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(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2020–0036R1, dated June 24,
2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(6) For the EASA ADs identified 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 these
EASA ADs on the EASA website at
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(7) 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.
(8) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
email fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on March 9, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2023–0599; Airspace
Docket No. 22–ASO–11]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment and Revocation of Very
High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional
Range (VOR) Federal Airways in the
Eastern United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
amend VOR Federal airways V–3, V–
157, and V–579; and to remove V–578
in support of the FAA’s VOR Minimum
Operational Network (MON) Program.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before May 8, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–0599
and Airspace Docket No. 22–ASO–11
using any of the following methods:
* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
www.regulations.gov and follow the
online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
* Mail: Send comments to Docket
Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
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Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC
20590–0001.
* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take
comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12–140 of the West Building
Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
* Fax: Fax comments to Docket
Operations at (202) 493–2251.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C.
553(c), DOT solicits comments from the
public to better inform its rulemaking
process. DOT posts these comments,
without edit, including any personal
information the commenter provides, to
www.regulations.gov, as described in
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–
14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
Docket: Background documents or
comments received may be read at
www.regulations.gov at any time.
Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to the Docket
Operations in Room W12–140 of the
West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed
online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
publications/. For further information,
you can contact the Rules and
Regulations Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
Gallant, Rules and Regulations Group,
Office of Policy, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
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. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of the airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it would
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structure in the eastern United States to
maintain the efficient flow of air traffic.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested persons to
participate in this rulemaking by
submitting written comments, data, or
views. Comments are specifically
invited on the overall regulatory,
aeronautical, economic, environmental,
and energy-related aspects of the
proposal. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the
proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. To ensure the docket
does not contain duplicate comments,
commenters should submit only one
time if comments are filed
electronically, or commenters should
send only one copy of written
comments if comments are filed in
writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all
comments it receives, as well as a report
summarizing each substantive public
contact with FAA personnel concerning
this proposed rulemaking. Before acting
on this proposal, the FAA will consider
all comments it receives on or before the
closing date for comments. The FAA
will consider comments filed after the
comment period has closed if it is
possible to do so without incurring
expense or delay. The FAA may change
this proposal in light of the comments
it receives.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
An electronic copy of this document
may be downloaded through the
internet at www.regulations.gov.
Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through
the FAA’s web page at www.faa.gov/air_
traffic/publications/airspace_
amendments/.
You may review the public docket
containing the proposal, any comments
received and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Operations office
(see ADDRESSES section for address,
phone number, and hours of
operations). An informal docket may
also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, Room 210, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA,
30337.
Incorporation by Reference
Domestic VOR Federal airways are
published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA
Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-1296; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00628-T]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to
supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-20-05 and AD 2022-09-16,
which applies to certain Airbus SAS Model A318 series; A319-111, -112,
-113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -151N, and -153N; A320 series; and
A321 series airplanes. This action revises the NPRM by adding new and
revised tasks and limitations that must be incorporated into the
existing maintenance or inspection program. The FAA is proposing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Since these
actions would impose an additional burden over those in the NPRM, the
FAA is reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to
comment on these changes.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 8,
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-2022-1296; 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 NPRM, 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 material that is proposed for IBR in this NPRM,
contact European Union Aviation Safety Agency (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. It is also available at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1296.
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3225; email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2022-1296; Project Identifier
MCAI-2022-00628-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposal because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important
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that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark
each page of your submission containing CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will
treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they
will not be placed in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions
containing CBI should be sent to Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3225; email
[email protected]. Any commentary that the FAA receives that is not
specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for
this rulemaking.
Background
The FAA issued AD 2020-20-05, Amendment 39-21261 (85 FR 65197,
October 15, 2020) (AD 2020-20-05), and AD 2022-09-16, Amendment 39-
22036 (87 FR 31943, May 26, 2022) (AD 2022-09-16) for certain Model
A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -
114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -151N, and -153N airplanes; Model A320-
211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -
272N, and -273N airplanes; and Model -111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -
213, -231, -232, -251N, -251NX, -252N, -252NX, -253N, -253NX, -271N, -
271NX, -272N, and -272NX airplanes. AD 2020-20-05 and AD 2022-09-16
require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations. The FAA issued AD 2020-20-05 and AD 2022-09-16 to address
fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in principal
structural elements, which could result in reduced structural integrity
of the airplane.
The FAA issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD to
supersede AD 2020-20-05 and AD 2022-09-16 that would apply to certain
Airbus SAS Model A318-111, A318-112, A318-121, A318-122, A319-111,
A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133,
A319-151N, A319-153N, A319-171N, A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-
215, A320-216, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A320-251N, A320-252N,
A320-253N, A320-271N, A320-272N, A320-273N, A321-111, A321-112, A321-
131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, A321-232, A321-251N, A321-
251NX, A321-252N, A321-252NX, A321-253N, A321-253NX, A321-271N, A321-
271NX, A321-272N, and A321-272NX airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on October 20, 2022 (87 FR 63712) (the NPRM). The NPRM
was prompted by an MCAI originated by EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union. EASA issued AD 2022-
0085, dated May 12, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0085), to correct an unsafe
condition. The NPRM proposed to require the actions in AD 2022-09-16 in
addition to revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations.
Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
Since the FAA issued the NPRM, EASA issued 2023-0008, dated January
16, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0008), which affects EASA AD 2022-0085, dated
May 12, 2022. EASA AD 2023-0008 states that new and/or more restrictive
maintenance tasks have been published. EASA AD 2023-0008 applies to all
Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121, A318-122, A319-111, A319-112,
A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A319-151N,
A319-153N, A319-171N, A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-215, A320-216,
A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A320-251N, A320-252N, A320-253N, A320-
271N, A320-272N, A320-273N, A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211,
A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, A321-232, A321-251N, A321-251NX, A321-
252N, A321-252NX, A321-253N, A321-253NX, A321-271N, A321-271NX, A321-
272N and A321-272NX airplanes. Model A320-215 airplanes are not
certificated by the FAA and are not included on the U.S. type
certificate data sheet; this proposed AD therefore does not include
those airplanes in the applicability. Airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued after November 10, 2022, must comply with the
airworthiness limitations specified as part of the approved type design
and referenced on the type certificate data sheet; this proposed AD
therefore does not include those airplanes in the applicability.
The FAA is proposing this AD to address fatigue cracking,
accidental damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, which
could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. You may
examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No.
FAA-2022-1296.
Comments
The FAA received a comment from The Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who supported the NPRM without change.
The FAA received additional comments from two commenters, including
American Airlines and United Airlines. The following presents the
comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Retain Provisions of AD 2020-20-05
American Airlines supported the NPRM, but also asserted that the
proposed AD should have retained certain provisions of AD 2020-20-05.
American Airlines noted that the NPRM proposed to supersede both AD
2020-20-05 and AD 2022-09-16, but restated only the requirements of AD
2022-09-16. American noted that the Reason section of EASA AD 2022-0085
states that it retains the requirements of both EASA AD 2020-0036R1,
dated June 24, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0036R1) (which corresponds to FAA AD
2020-20-05) and EASA AD 2021-0140, dated June 14, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-
0140) (which corresponds to FAA AD 2022-09-16). American Airlines
stated that AD 2022-09-16 does not supersede but ``is an extension to''
AD 2020-20-05. American Airlines therefore requested that the proposed
AD be revised to retain the requirements of AD 2020-20-05, until the
new maintenance program revision required by paragraph (j) of the
proposed AD is implemented.
Also, since the NPRM would have approved previous AMOCs for AD
2022-09-16 only, American Airlines recommended that the proposed AD
state that AMOCs previously approved for AD 2020-20-05 also continue to
be approved for this AD.
The FAA agrees with the requests. AD 2022-09-16 stated, in
paragraph (j), that it terminates Task 531135-01-2, which is required,
in part, by paragraph (i) of AD 2020-20-05. Therefore, not all
requirements of AD 2020-20-05 were terminated by AD 2022-09-16. The FAA
has determined that it is necessary to retain the requirements of
paragraphs (i), (j), (k), and (l) of AD 2020-20-05, until the
maintenance program revision required by paragraph (i) of AD 2020-20-05
is terminated by accomplishment of the requirements of paragraph (j) of
this AD.
Therefore, the FAA has revised the proposed AD by restating the
requirements of paragraphs (i), (j), (k), and (l) of AD 2020-20-05 in
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (j) of this AD, and redesignating
subsequent paragraphs accordingly. The FAA has also added paragraph
(r)(1)(iii) in this proposed AD to extend previous AMOC approval for
the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2020-20-05 that are retained in
paragraph (g) of this proposed AD.
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Requests To Allow Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
United Airlines requested that the proposed AD allow production
concession, repair design approval sheet (RDAS), repair and design
approval form (RDAF), and Airbus statement of Airworthiness Compliance
(ASAC) as AMOCs if they include instructions for continued
airworthiness (ICAs) for repairs to airworthiness limitation (ALI)
areas as stated in Section 1, ``Introduction,'' of Airbus A318/A319/
A320/A321 ALS Part 2, Revision 09, dated February 7, 2022 (which is
referenced in EASA AD 2022-0085). The FAA does not agree that a change
to this proposed AD is necessary. The provision in paragraph (r)(2) of
this proposed AD addresses where service information specified in EASA
AD 2022-0085 and EASA 2023-0008 refers to obtaining instructions from a
manufacturer.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008. This
service information specifies new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations for airplane structures and safe life limits. These
documents are distinct since one includes all damage tolerant
airworthiness limitations items and the other revises certain damage
tolerant airworthiness limitation items.
This proposed AD would also require EASA AD 2021-0140, which the
Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of June 30, 2022 (87 FR 31943, May 26, 2022).
This proposed AD would also require EASA AD 2020-0036R1, which the
Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of November 19, 2020 (85 FR 65197, October 15, 2020).
This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in ADDRESSES.
FAA's Determination
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 the State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
described above. The FAA is issuing this NPRM after determining that
the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop
in other products of the same type design.
Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. As a
result, it is necessary to reopen the comment period to provide
additional opportunity for the public to comment on this SNPRM.
Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM
This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2020-20-05 and
AD 2022-09-16. This proposed AD would also expand the applicability and
require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations, which are specified in EASA AD 2022-0085 and
EASA AD 2023-0008 described previously, as proposed for incorporation
by reference. Any differences with EASA AD 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-
0008 are identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD.
This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections).
Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in
the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able
to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request
approval for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) according to
paragraph (r)(1) of this proposed AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance Information
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been
coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the
FAA proposes to retain the IBR of EASA AD 2020-0036R1 and EASA AD 2021-
0140 and incorporate EASA AD 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008 by
reference in the FAA final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore,
require compliance with EASA AD 2021-0140, EASA AD 2020-0036R1, EASA AD
2022-0085, and EASA AD 2023-0008 in their entirety through that
incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions in
the regulatory text of this proposed AD. Using common terms that are
the same as the heading of a particular section in EASA AD 2020-0036R1,
EASA AD 2021-0140, EASA AD 2022-0085, or EASA AD 2023-0008 does not
mean that operators need comply only with that section. For example,
where the AD requirement refers to ``all required actions and
compliance times,'' compliance with this AD requirement is not limited
to the section titled ``Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)'' in
EASA AD 2020-0036R1, EASA AD 2021-0140, EASA AD 2022-0085, or EASA AD
2023-0008. Service information required by EASA AD 2020-0036R1, EASA AD
2021-0140, EASA AD 2022-0085, and EASA AD 2023-0008 for compliance will
be available at regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2022-1296 after the FAA final rule is published.
Airworthiness Limitation ADs Using the New Process
The FAA's process of incorporating by reference MCAI ADs as the
primary source of information for compliance with corresponding FAA ADs
has been limited to certain MCAI ADs (primarily those with service
bulletins as the primary source of information for accomplishing the
actions required by the FAA AD). However, the FAA is now expanding the
process to include MCAI ADs that require a change to airworthiness
limitation documents, such as airworthiness limitation sections.
For these ADs that incorporate by reference an MCAI AD that changes
airworthiness limitations, the FAA requirements are unchanged.
Operators must revise the existing maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in the new
airworthiness limitation document. The airworthiness limitations must
be followed according to 14 CFR 91.403(c) and 91.409(e).
The previous format of the airworthiness limitation ADs included a
paragraph that specified that no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions and intervals
are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in
the AMOCs paragraph under ``Additional FAA Provisions.'' This new
format includes a ``New Provisions for Alternative Actions and
Intervals'' paragraph that does not specifically refer to AMOCs, but
operators may still request an AMOC to use an alternative action or
interval.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 1,864 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the
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following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the retained
actions from AD 2020-20-05 and AD 2022-09-16 to be $7,650 (90 work-
hours x $85 per work-hour).
The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator,
although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator
to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection
program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined
that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane
estimate.
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the new proposed
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 determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would 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 Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
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a. Removing AD 2020-20-05, Amendment 39-21261 (85 FR 65197, October 15,
2020); and AD 2022-09-16, Amendment 39-22036 (87 FR 31943, May 26,
2022); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2022-1296; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-
00628-T.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by May 8, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2020-20-05, Amendment 39-21261 (85 FR 65197,
October 15, 2020) (AD 2020-20-05); and AD 2022-09-16, Amendment 39-
22036 (87 FR 31943, May 26, 2022) (AD 2022-09-16).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes specified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (4) of this AD, certificated in any category, with an
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before November 10, 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, -251NX, -252N, -252NX, -253N, -253NX, -271N, -271NX, -272N,
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 fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or
corrosion in principal structural elements, which could result in
reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection
Program, With No Changes From AD 2020-20-05
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2020-20-05, with no changes. For airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before October 11, 2019: 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 2020-0036R1, dated
June 24, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0036R1). Accomplishing the maintenance
or inspection program revision required by paragraph (o) of this AD
terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
(h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0036R1, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2020-20-05, with no changes.
(1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2020-0036R1 do not apply to this AD.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0036R1 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 2020-0036R1 within
90 days after November 19, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020-20-
05).
(3) The initial compliance times for doing the tasks specified
in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0036R1 are at the applicable
``associated thresholds'' specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD
2020-0036R1, or within 90 days after November 19, 2020 (the
effective date of AD 2020-20-05), whichever occurs later.
(4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) of
EASA AD 2020-0036R1 do not apply to this AD.
(5) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0036R1 does not
apply to this AD.
(i) Retained Provisions for Alternative Actions or Intervals From AD
2020-20-05, With New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD
2020-20-05, with new exception. Except as required by paragraphs (k)
and (o) of this AD, after the existing 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 2020-0036R1.
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(j) Retained Credit for Original EASA AD, With No changes
This paragraph restates the credit provided in paragraph (l) of
AD 2020-20-05, with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before November 19, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020-
20-05) using EASA AD 2020-0036, dated February 26, 2020.
(k) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection
Program, With No Changes From AD 2022-09-16
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2022-09-16, with no changes. For airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before November 10, 2020: Except as
specified in paragraph (l) of this AD, comply with all required
actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with,
EASA AD 2021-0140, dated June 14, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0140).
Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection
program required by paragraph (o) of this AD terminates the
requirements of this paragraph.
(l) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0140
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2022-09-16, with no changes.
(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0140 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using June 30, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-09-
16).
(2) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2021-0140 do not apply to this AD.
(3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0140 specifies revising ``the
approved [aircraft maintenance program] 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 June 30, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-09-16).
(4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0140 is at the applicable
``thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3)
of EASA AD 2021-0140, or within 90 days after June 30, 2022 (the
effective date of AD 2022-09-16), whichever occurs later.
(5) The provisions specified in paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2021-
0140 do not apply to this AD.
(6) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2021-0140 does not apply
to this AD.
(m) Retained Provisions for Alternative Actions or Intervals From AD
2022-09-16, With New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2022-09-16, with 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 (k) 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 2021-0140.
(n) Retained Terminating Action for Certain Requirements in AD 2020-20-
05, With Revised References
This paragraph restates the terminating action specified in
paragraph (i) of AD 2022-09-16, with revised references.
Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (k) of this AD,
including incorporating Task 531135-03-1 as required by EASA AD
2021-0140, terminates Task 531135-01-2, as required by EASA AD 2020-
0036R1 by the requirements in paragraph (g) of this AD.
(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 2022-0085, dated May 12, 2022 (EASA AD
2022-0085) and EASA AD 2023-0008, dated January 16, 2023 (EASA AD
2023-0008). Where EASA AD 2023-0008 affects the same airworthiness
limitations as those in EASA AD 2022-0085, the airworthiness
limitations referenced in EASA AD 2023-0008 prevail. Accomplishing
the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program
required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraphs
(g) and (i) of this AD.
(p) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008
(1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008 do not apply to this AD.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008
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 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008 is at the
applicable ``thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008,
respectively, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later. Where EASA AD 2023-0008 affects the same
airworthiness limitations as those in EASA AD 2022-0085, the
airworthiness limitations referenced in EASA AD 2023-0008 prevail.
(4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA
AD 2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008 do not apply to this AD.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2022-0085 and EASA AD 2023-0008.
(q) New 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 2022-0085 or EASA AD 2023-0008, as
applicable.
(r) Additional FAA 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 (s) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
(i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2022-09-16 are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of EASA AD 2021-0140 that are
required by paragraph (i) of this AD.
(iii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2020-20-05 are approved
as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of EASA AD 2020-0036R1
that are required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, 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.
(s) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone 206-231-3225; email [email protected].
(t) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
April 27, 2023.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0085,
dated May 12, 2022.
(ii) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0008,
dated January 16, 2023.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
June 30, 2022 (87 FR 31943, May 26, 2022).
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0140,
dated June 14, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) The following service information was approved for IBR on
November 19, 2020 (85 FR 65197, October 15, 2020).
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(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0036R1,
dated June 24, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(6) For the EASA ADs identified 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 these EASA ADs on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
(7) 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.
(8) 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 March 9, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-05330 Filed 3-22-23; 8:45 am]
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