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lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district 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.
(l) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
206–231–3225; email dan.rodina@faa.gov.
(m) 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 2022–0192, dated September 23,
2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022–0192, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999
000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; website
easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA AD
on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
(5) You may view this material that is
incorporated by reference at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, email
fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on May 5, 2023.
Michael Linegang,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2023–0431; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–01277–T; Amendment
39–22444; AD 2023–10–08]
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Airworthiness Directives; ATR—GIE
Avions de Transport Re´gional
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022–25–
16, which applied to all ATR—GIE
Avions de Transport Re´gional Model
ATR42–200, –300, and –320 airplanes.
AD 2022–25–16 required revising the
existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate
new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations. This AD was prompted by
a determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are
necessary. This AD continues to require
certain actions in AD 2022–25–16 and
requires revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations, as
specified in a European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is
incorporated by reference (IBR). The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 11,
2023.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 11, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of January 23, 2023 (87 FR
77491, December 19, 2022).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2023–0431; 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.
SUMMARY:
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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–
2023–0431.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 206–231–3220; email
Shahram.Daneshmandi@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2022–25–16,
Amendment 39–22272 (87 FR 77491,
December 19, 2022) (AD 2022–25–16),
which applied to all ATR—GIE Avions
de Transport Re´gional Model ATR42–
200, –300, and –320 airplanes. AD
2022–25–16 retained certain
requirements of AD 2020–09–16 and
also required revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate additional
new or more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations, as specified in EASA AD
2022–0062, dated April 8, 2022. The
FAA issued AD 2022–25–16 to prevent
reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on March 13, 2023 (88 FR
15333). The NPRM was prompted by
AD 2022–0199, dated September 26,
2022, issued by EASA (EASA AD 2022–
0199) (also referred to as the MCAI). The
MCAI states that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations have been
developed.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2023–0431.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
retain certain requirements of AD 2022–
25–16. The FAA also proposed to
require revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations, as
specified in EASA AD 2022–0199. The
FAA is issuing this AD to prevent
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is more accurate than a per-airplane
estimate.
The FAA estimates the total cost per
operator for the new actions to be
$7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per workhour).
reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received one 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 2022–0199 specifies new or
more restrictive maintenance tasks and
airworthiness limitations for airplane
structures and components.
This AD also requires EASA AD
2022–0062, dated April 8, 2022, which
the Director of the Federal Register
approved for incorporation by reference
as of January 23, 2023 (87 FR 77491,
December 19, 2022).
This material is reasonably available
because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course
of business or by the means identified
in the ADDRESSES section.
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Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 26 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
The FAA estimates the total cost per
operator for the retained actions from
AD 2022–25–16 to be $7,650 (90 workhours × $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
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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
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by:
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2022–25–16, Amendment 39–
22272 (87 FR 77491, December 19,
2022); and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
■
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2023–10–08 ATR—GIE Avions de
Transport Re´gional: Amendment 39–
22444; Docket No. FAA–2023–0431;
Project Identifier MCAI–2022–01277–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective July 11, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2022–25–16,
Amendment 39–22272 (87 FR 77491,
December 19, 2022) (AD 2022–25–16).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all ATR—GIE Avions
de Transport Re´gional Model ATR42–200,
–300, and –320 airplanes, certificated in any
category.
(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 prevent 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
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (j) of AD 2022–25–16, with no
changes. 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 2022–0062, dated
April 8, 2022 (EASA AD 2022–0062).
Accomplishing the revision of the existing
maintenance or inspection program required
by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the
requirements of this paragraph.
(h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–
0062, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions
specified in paragraph (k) of AD 2022–25–16,
with no changes.
(1) The requirements specified in
paragraph (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2022–0062
do not apply to this AD.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–0062
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 January 23,
2023 (the effective date of AD 2022–25–16).
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(3) The initial compliance time for doing
the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA
AD 2022–0062 is at the applicable
‘‘limitations’’ and ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as
incorporated by the requirements of
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–0062, or
within 90 days after January 23, 2023 (the
effective date of AD 2022–25–16), whichever
occurs later.
(4) The provisions specified in paragraphs
(4) and (5) of EASA AD 2022–0062 do not
apply to this AD.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’
section of EASA AD 2022–0062.
(i) Retained Provisions for Alternative
Actions, Intervals, and Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs),
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (l) of AD 2022–25–16, with no
changes. Except as required by paragraph (j)
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),
intervals, and CDCCLs are allowed unless
they are approved as specified in the
provisions of the ‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section
of EASA AD 2022–0062.
(j) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance
or Inspection Program
Except as specified in paragraph (k) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2022–0199,
dated September 26, 2022 (EASA AD 2022–
0199). Accomplishing the revision of the
existing maintenance or inspection program
required by this paragraph terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(k) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–0199
(1) The requirements specified in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2022–
0199 do not apply to this AD.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–0199
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 2022–0199 is at the applicable
‘‘limitations’’ and ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as
incorporated by the requirements of
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–0199, or
within 90 days after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later.
(4) The provisions specified in paragraphs
(4) and (5) of EASA AD 2022–0199 do not
apply to this AD.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’
section of EASA AD 2022–0199.
(l) New Provisions for Alternative Actions,
Intervals, and CDCCLs
After the existing maintenance or
inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
intervals, and CDCCLs are allowed unless
they are approved as specified in the
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provisions of the ‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section
of EASA AD 2022–0199.
(m) 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 (n) 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 ATR—GIE Avions
de Transport Re´gional’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(n) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aviation
Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
206–231–3220; email
Shahram.Daneshmandi@faa.gov.
(o) 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 July 11, 2023.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2022–0199, dated September 26,
2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on January 23, 2023 (87 FR
77491, December 19, 2022).
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2022–0062, dated April 8, 2022
(EASA AD 2022–0062).
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For EASA ADs 2022–0199 and 2022–
0062, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer
3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49
221 8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu;
website easa.europa.eu. You may find these
EASA ADs on the EASA website at
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(6) You may view this 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.
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(7) 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 May 25, 2023.
Michael Linegang,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Identifier MCAI–2022–01268–T; Amendment
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Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A300 B4–600, B4–
600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
airplanes (collectively called Model
A300–600 series airplanes). This AD
was prompted by a determination that
new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations are necessary. This AD
requires revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations, as
specified in a European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is
incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 11,
2023.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 11, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2022–1660; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this final rule, the mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), any comments received, and
other information. The address for
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0431; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01277-T;
Amendment 39-22444; AD 2023-10-08]
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R[eacute]gional Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-25-
16, which applied to all ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional
Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 airplanes. AD 2022-25-16 required
revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable,
to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This
AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD continues to require
certain actions in AD 2022-25-16 and requires revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or
more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by
reference (IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 11, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 11,
2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
January 23, 2023 (87 FR 77491, December 19, 2022).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0431; 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-2023-0431.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 206-231-3220; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2022-25-16, Amendment 39-22272 (87 FR
77491, December 19, 2022) (AD 2022-25-16), which applied to all ATR--
GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320
airplanes. AD 2022-25-16 retained certain requirements of AD 2020-09-16
and also required revising the existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate additional new or more
restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations, as
specified in EASA AD 2022-0062, dated April 8, 2022. The FAA issued AD
2022-25-16 to prevent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 13, 2023 (88 FR
15333). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2022-0199, dated September 26,
2022, issued by EASA (EASA AD 2022-0199) (also referred to as the
MCAI). The MCAI states that new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations have been developed.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0431.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to retain certain requirements of AD
2022-25-16. The FAA also proposed to require revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or
more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in EASA AD
2022-0199. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent
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reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received one 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 2022-0199 specifies new or more restrictive maintenance
tasks and airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and
components.
This AD also requires EASA AD 2022-0062, dated April 8, 2022, which
the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of January 23, 2023 (87 FR 77491, December 19, 2022).
This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 26 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the retained
actions from AD 2022-25-16 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 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
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-25-16, Amendment 39-22272
(87 FR 77491, December 19, 2022); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2023-10-08 ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Amendment
39-22444; Docket No. FAA-2023-0431; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-
01277-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective July 11, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2022-25-16, Amendment 39-22272 (87 FR 77491,
December 19, 2022) (AD 2022-25-16).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 airplanes,
certificated in any category.
(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 prevent 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
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2022-25-16, with no changes. 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 2022-0062, dated April 8, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0062).
Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection
program required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the
requirements of this paragraph.
(h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0062, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph
(k) of AD 2022-25-16, with no changes.
(1) The requirements specified in paragraph (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2022-0062 do not apply to this AD.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0062 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 January 23, 2023 (the effective
date of AD 2022-25-16).
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(3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0062 is at the applicable
``limitations'' and ``associated thresholds'' as incorporated by the
requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0062, or within 90
days after January 23, 2023 (the effective date of AD 2022-25-16),
whichever occurs later.
(4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA
AD 2022-0062 do not apply to this AD.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2022-0062.
(i) Retained Provisions for Alternative Actions, Intervals, and
Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (l) of AD
2022-25-16, with no changes. Except as required by paragraph (j) 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), intervals, and CDCCLs are allowed
unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the
``Ref. Publications'' section of EASA AD 2022-0062.
(j) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program
Except as specified in paragraph (k) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2022-0199, dated September 26, 2022 (EASA
AD 2022-0199). Accomplishing the revision of the existing
maintenance or inspection program required by this paragraph
terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(k) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0199
(1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2022-0199 do not apply to this AD.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0199 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 2022-0199 is at the applicable
``limitations'' and ``associated thresholds'' as incorporated by the
requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0199, or within 90
days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA
AD 2022-0199 do not apply to this AD.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2022-0199.
(l) New Provisions for Alternative Actions, Intervals, and CDCCLs
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and CDCCLs are allowed
unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the
``Ref. Publications'' section of EASA AD 2022-0199.
(m) 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 (n) 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 ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(n) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Shahram Daneshmandi,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206-231-3220; email
[email protected].
(o) 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
July 11, 2023.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0199,
dated September 26, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
January 23, 2023 (87 FR 77491, December 19, 2022).
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0062,
dated April 8, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0062).
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For EASA ADs 2022-0199 and 2022-0062, 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.
(6) 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.
(7) 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 May 25, 2023.
Michael Linegang,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-11918 Filed 6-5-23; 8:45 am]
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