Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, 22357-22359 [2023-07746]
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(1) Model CL–600–1A11 (600) airplanes.
(2) Model CL–600–2A12 (601) airplanes.
(3) Model CL–600–2B16 (601–3A, 601–3R,
and 604 Variants) airplanes.
Bombardier, Inc.’s Transport Canada Design
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
the DAO, the approval must include the
DAO-authorized signature.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code: 25, Equipment/furnishings.
(i) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or
responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the New York ACO Branch,
mail it to ATTN: Program Manager,
Continuing Operational Safety, at the address
identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD or
email to: 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. If mailing
information, also submit information by
email. Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
FAA; or Transport Canada; or Bombardier,
Inc.’s Transport Canada Design Approval
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO,
the approval must include the DAOauthorized signature.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination
that, due to a lack of flightcrew awareness,
smoke hoods with a certain part number
installed throughout the airplane could be
mistaken for protective breathing equipment
(PBE). The FAA is issuing this AD to address,
in a fire or smoke event, that the flightcrew
might initially attempt to use the smoke hood
believing it to be PBE. The unsafe condition,
if not addressed, could result in a delay in
identifying the source of the smoke or fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Inspection
Within 12 months after the effective date
of this AD: Do an inspection to determine if
any smoke hood having part number (P/N)
MR–10008N is installed in the flight deck,
forward wardrobe, or any other location in
the airplane. A review of airplane
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of
this inspection if the part number of the
smoke hood can be conclusively determined
from that review.
(h) Corrective Action
If, during the inspection or records review
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any
smoke hood having P/N MR–10008N is
found on the airplane, within 12 months after
the effective date of this AD, remove the
smoke hood, including any associated
placards, and install a new placard, in
accordance with Section 2.B. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable Bombardier service bulletin
specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (5) of
this AD; or the method specified in
paragraph (h)(6) of this AD; as applicable.
(1) For Model CL–600–1A11 (600)
airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin 600–
0778, dated September 22, 2021.
(2) For Model CL–600–2A12 (601)
airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–
1110, dated September 22, 2021.
(3) For Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes (604
variant) with serial numbers 5301 through
5644 inclusive: Bombardier Service Bulletin
604–25–004, dated September 22, 2021.
(4) For Model CL–600–2B16 (604 variant)
airplanes with serial numbers 5701 through
5988 inclusive: Bombardier Service Bulletin
605–25–014, dated September 22, 2021.
(5) For Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes (604
variant) with serial numbers 6050 through
6099 inclusive: Bombardier Service Bulletin
650–25–016, dated September 22, 2021; or
Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–25–016,
Revision 01, dated June 07, 2022.
(6) For Model CL–600–2B16 (601–3A and
601–3R Variants) airplanes: A method
approved by the Manager, New York ACO
Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or
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(j) Additional Information
(1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF–
2022–10, dated March 10, 2022, for related
information. This Transport Canada AD may
be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov
under Docket No. FAA–2022–1572.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Chirayu Gupta, Aerospace Engineer,
Mechanical Systems and Administrative
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–
7300; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 600–0778,
dated September 22, 2021.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–1110,
dated September 22, 2021.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–25–
004, dated September 22, 2021.
(iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–25–
014, dated September 22, 2021.
(v) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–25–
016, dated September 22, 2021.
(vi) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–25–
016, Revision 01, dated June 07, 2022.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier Business
Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400 CoˆteVertu Road West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 1Y9,
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Canada; telephone 514–855–2999; email
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; website:
bombardier.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th
Street, Des Moines, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 206–231–3195.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
email fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on March 14, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023–07738 Filed 4–12–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2023–0019; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–01155–T; Amendment
39–22393; AD 2023–06–07]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A330–202, –203,
–223, and –243 airplanes; Model A330–
200 Freighter series airplanes; Model
A330–300 series airplanes; Model
A340–200 series airplanes; and Model
A340–300 series airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report that damage was
found to the firewall and fuselage skin
in the auxiliary power unit (APU)
compartment area on Model A330
airplanes. This AD requires replacing
affected tee ducts with serviceable parts,
as specified in a European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD,
which is incorporated by reference. This
AD also prohibits the installation of
affected parts. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 18,
2023.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 18, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
SUMMARY:
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AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2023–0019; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this final rule, the mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), any comments received, and
other information. The address for
Docket Operations is U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
• For material incorporated by
reference in this AD, contact EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu;
website easa.europa.eu. You may find
this material on the EASA website at
ad.easa.europa.eu.
• You may view this material at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available in the AD docket at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–
2023–0019.
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 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Airbus SAS Model A330–
202, A330–203, A330–223, A330–223F, International (ALPA), who supported
A330–243, A330–243F, A330–301,
the NPRM without change.
A330–302, A330–303, A330–321, A330–
Conclusion
322, A330–323, A330–341, A330–342,
A330–343, A340–211, A340–212, A340–
This product has been approved by
213, A340–311, A340–312, and A340–
the aviation authority of another
313 airplanes. The NPRM published in
country and is approved for operation in
the Federal Register on January 20,
the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s
2023 (88 FR 3678). The NPRM was
bilateral agreement with this State of
prompted by AD 2022–0175, dated
Design Authority, it has notified the
August 23, 2022, issued by EASA,
FAA of the unsafe condition described
which is the Technical Agent for the
in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA
Member States of the European Union
reviewed the relevant data, considered
(EASA AD 2022–0175) (also referred to
the comment received, and determined
as the MCAI). The MCAI states that
that air safety requires adopting this AD
damage was found to the firewall and
as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is
fuselage skin in the APU compartment
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
area on Model A330 airplanes.
condition on this product. Except for
Subsequent investigation determined
that cracks started because of high cycle minor editorial changes, this AD is
adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
fatigue in the tee duct, which led to a
None of the changes will increase the
hot air leak. Due to the design
similarity, this condition could also
economic burden on any operator.
exist or develop on Model A340
Related Service Information Under 1
airplanes. This condition, if not
CFR Part 51
corrected, could lead to damage to the
APU compartment firewall, possibly
EASA AD 2022–0175 specifies
jeopardizing its capability to contain a
procedures for replacement of affected
fire.
tee ducts (Part Number (PN) 3884654–
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
4 or PN 3884654–5) with serviceable
require replacing affected tee ducts with
parts (PN 3884654–6). EASA AD 2022–
serviceable parts, as specified in EASA
0175 also prohibits the installation of
AD 2022–0175. The NPRM also
affected parts. This material is
proposed to prohibit the installation of
reasonably available because the
affected parts. The FAA is issuing this
interested parties have access to it
AD to address the unsafe condition on
through their normal course of business
these products.
or by the means identified in the
You may examine the MCAI in the
ADDRESSES
section.
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2023–0019.
Costs of Compliance
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
The FAA estimates that this AD
Directive
affects 123 airplanes of U.S. registry.
Comments
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this AD:
The FAA received a comment from
Air Line Pilots Association,
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ..........................................................................................
$35,931
$36,271
$4,461,333
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The FAA has included all known
costs in its cost estimate. According to
the manufacturer, however, some or all
of the costs of this AD may be covered
under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected operators.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
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Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking
under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section
44701: General requirements. Under
that section, Congress charges the FAA
with promoting safe flight of civil
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and
procedures the Administrator finds
necessary for safety in air commerce.
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This regulation is within the scope of
that authority because it addresses an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
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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:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
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2023–06–07 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
22393; Docket No. FAA–2023–0019;
Project Identifier MCAI–2022–01155–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective May 18, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS
airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)
through (5) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) Model A330–202, –203, –223, and –243
airplanes.
(2) Model A330–223F and –243F airplanes.
(3) Model A330–301, –302, –303, –321,
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes.
(4) Model A340–211, –212, and –213
airplanes.
(5) Model A340–311, –312, and –313
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 49, Airborne Auxiliary Power.
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(f) Compliance
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2022–0175, dated August 23,
2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022–0175, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999
000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; website
easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA AD
on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
(5) You may view this material that is
incorporated by reference at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, email
fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022–0175, dated
August 23, 2022 (EASA AD 2022–0175).
(i) Additional AD Provisions
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that
damage was found to the firewall and
fuselage skin in the auxiliary power unit
(APU) compartment area on Model A330
airplanes. Subsequent investigation
(j) 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.
(1) Where EASA AD 2022–0175 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2022–0175 does not apply to this AD.
■
§ 39.13
determined that cracks started because of
high cycle fatigue in the tee duct, which led
to a hot air leak. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address cracks in the tee duct. This
condition, if not corrected, could lead to a
hot air leak from the tee duct and damage to
the APU compartment firewall, possibly
jeopardizing its capability to contain a fire.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–0175
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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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 (j) 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
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS’s
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, if
any service information contains procedures
or tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
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Issued on March 16, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023–07746 Filed 4–12–23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0994; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–00052–T; Amendment
39–22395; AD 2023–06–09]
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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream
Aerospace LP (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Israel Aircraft
Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Galaxy
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0019; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01155-T;
Amendment 39-22393; AD 2023-06-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A330-202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes; Model A330-
200 Freighter series airplanes; Model A330-300 series airplanes; Model
A340-200 series airplanes; and Model A340-300 series airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a report that damage was found to the firewall and
fuselage skin in the auxiliary power unit (APU) compartment area on
Model A330 airplanes. This AD requires replacing affected tee ducts
with serviceable parts, as specified in a European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD
also prohibits the installation of affected parts. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 18, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 18,
2023.
ADDRESSES:
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AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0019; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
For material incorporated by reference in this AD, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; email [email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You may
find this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available in the AD docket at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-0019.
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 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus SAS Model
A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-223F, A330-243, A330-243F, A330-301,
A330-302, A330-303, A330-321, A330-322, A330-323, A330-341, A330-342,
A330-343, A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-
313 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January
20, 2023 (88 FR 3678). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2022-0175, dated
August 23, 2022, issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the
Member States of the European Union (EASA AD 2022-0175) (also referred
to as the MCAI). The MCAI states that damage was found to the firewall
and fuselage skin in the APU compartment area on Model A330 airplanes.
Subsequent investigation determined that cracks started because of high
cycle fatigue in the tee duct, which led to a hot air leak. Due to the
design similarity, this condition could also exist or develop on Model
A340 airplanes. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to damage
to the APU compartment firewall, possibly jeopardizing its capability
to contain a fire.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require replacing affected tee
ducts with serviceable parts, as specified in EASA AD 2022-0175. The
NPRM also proposed to prohibit the installation of affected parts. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0019.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from 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
EASA AD 2022-0175 specifies procedures for replacement of affected
tee ducts (Part Number (PN) 3884654-4 or PN 3884654-5) with serviceable
parts (PN 3884654-6). EASA AD 2022-0175 also prohibits the installation
of affected parts. This material is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 123 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340........................... $35,931 $36,271 $4,461,333
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The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some or all of the costs of
this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact
on affected operators.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the
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distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2023-06-07 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22393; Docket No. FAA-2023-0019;
Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01155-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective May 18, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS airplanes specified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (5) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) Model A330-202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
(2) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
(3) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342,
and -343 airplanes.
(4) Model A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes.
(5) Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 49, Airborne
Auxiliary Power.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that damage was found to the
firewall and fuselage skin in the auxiliary power unit (APU)
compartment area on Model A330 airplanes. Subsequent investigation
determined that cracks started because of high cycle fatigue in the
tee duct, which led to a hot air leak. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address cracks in the tee duct. This condition, if not corrected,
could lead to a hot air leak from the tee duct and damage to the APU
compartment firewall, possibly jeopardizing its capability to
contain a fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2022-0175, dated August 23, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0175).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0175
(1) Where EASA AD 2022-0175 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2022-0175 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
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 (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, if any service information contains
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and
tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and
tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using
accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the
airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any
substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC
require approval of an AMOC.
(j) 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].
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0175,
dated August 23, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022-0175, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
[email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA
AD on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on March 16, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-07746 Filed 4-12-23; 8:45 am]
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