Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, 42598-42600 [2023-14004]
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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.
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(j) Additional Information
(1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF–
2022–15, dated April 7, 2022, for related
information. This Transport Canada AD may
be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov
under Docket No. FAA–2023–0169.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Gabriel Kim, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 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) Task 32–34–00–101, ‘‘Functional Test of
the Landing-Gear Emergency Extension,’’ of
Part 2, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of the
Bombardier Global Express Time Limit/
Maintenance Check manual (TLMC),
Publication No. BD–700 TLMC, Revision 34,
dated March 1, 2022.
NOTE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (K)(2)(I): For
obtaining the tasks specified in paragraphs
(k)(2)(i) through (iii) of this AD for
Bombardier Global Express TLMC,
Publication No. BD–700 TLMC, Revision 34,
dated March 1, 2022, use Document
Identification No. GL 700 TLMC.
(ii) Task 32–43–25–101, ‘‘Operational Test
of the Brake Shutoff Valve,’’ of Part 2,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of the
Bombardier Global Express TLMC,
Publication No. BD–700 TLMC, Revision 34,
dated March 1, 2022.
(iii) Task 52–11–00–106, ‘‘Visual Check of
the Passenger-Door Vent-Flap Mechanism,’’
of Part 2, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of the
Bombardier Global Express TLMC,
Publication No. BD–700 TLMC, Revision 34,
dated March 1, 2022.
(iv) Task 32–34–00–101, ‘‘Functional Test
of the Landing-Gear Emergency Extension,’’
of Part 2, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of the
Bombardier Global Express XRS TLMC,
Publication No. BD–700 XRS TLMC,
Revision 21, dated March 1, 2022.
NOTE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (K)(2)(IV): For
obtaining the tasks specified in paragraphs
(k)(2)(iv) through (vi) of this AD for
Bombardier Global Express XRS TLMC,
Publication No. BD–700 XRS TLMC, use
Document Identification No. GL XRS TLMC.
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(v) Task 32–43–25–101, ‘‘Operational Test
of the Brake Shutoff Valve,’’ of Part 2,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of the
Bombardier Global Express XRS TLMC,
Publication No. BD–700 XRS TLMC,
Revision 21, dated March 1, 2022.
(vi) Task 52–11–00–106, ‘‘Visual Check of
the Passenger-Door Vent-Flap Mechanism,’’
of Part 2, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of the
Bombardier Global Express XRS TLMC,
Publication No. BD–700 XRS TLMC,
Revision 21, dated March 1, 2022.
(vii) Task 32–34–00–101, ‘‘Functional Test
of the Landing-Gear Emergency Extension,’’
of Part 2, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of the
Bombardier Global 5000 TLMC, Publication
No. BD–700 TLMC, Revision 25, dated March
1, 2022.
NOTE 3 TO PARAGRAPH (K)(2)(VII): For
obtaining the tasks specified in paragraphs
(k)(2)(vii) through (ix) of this AD for
Bombardier Global 5000 TLMC, Publication
No. BD–700 TLMC, use Document
Identification No. GL 5000 TLMC.
(viii) Task 32–43–25–101, ‘‘Operational
Test of the Brake Shutoff Valve,’’ of Part 2,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of the
Bombardier Global 5000 TLMC, Publication
No. BD–700 TLMC, Revision 25, dated March
1, 2022.
(ix) Task 52–11–00–106, ‘‘Visual Check of
the Passenger-Door Vent-Flap Mechanism,’’
of Part 2, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of the
Bombardier Global 5000 TLMC, Publication
No. BD–700 TLMC, Revision 25, dated March
1, 2022.
(x) Task 32–34–00–101, ‘‘Functional Test
of the Landing-Gear Emergency Extension,’’
of Part 2, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of the
Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring Global
Vision Flight Deck (GVFD) TLMC,
Publication No. GL 5000 GVFD TLMC,
Revision 15, dated March 1, 2022.
NOTE 4 TO PARAGRAPH (K)(2)(X): For
obtaining the tasks specified in paragraphs
(k)(2)(x) through (xii) of this AD for
Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring GVFD
TLMC, Publication No. GL 5000 GVFD
TLMC, use Document Identification No. GL
5000 GVFD TLMC.
(xi) Task 32–43–25–101, ‘‘Operational Test
of the Brake Shutoff Valve,’’ of Part 2,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of the
Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring GVFD
TLMC, Publication No. GL 5000 GVFD
TLMC, Revision 15, dated March 1, 2022.
(xii) Task 52–11–00–106, ‘‘Visual Check of
the Passenger-Door Vent-Flap Mechanism,’’
of Part 2, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of the
Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring GVFD,
Publication No. GL 5000 GVFD TLMC,
Revision 15, dated March 1, 2022.
(xiii) Task 32–34–00–101, ‘‘Functional Test
of the Landing-Gear Emergency Extension,’’
of Part 2, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of the
Bombardier Global 6000 TLMC, Publication
No. GL 6000 TLMC, Revision 15, dated
March 1, 2022.
NOTE 5 TO PARAGRAPH (K)(2)(XIII): For
obtaining the tasks specified in paragraphs
(xiii) through (xv) of this AD for Bombardier
Global 6000 TLMC, Publication No. GL 6000
TLMC, use Document Identification No. GL
6000 TLMC.
(xiv) Task 32–43–25–101, ‘‘Operational
Test of the Brake Shutoff Valve,’’ of Part 2,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of the
Bombardier Global 6000 TLMC, Publication
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No. GL 6000 TLMC, Revision 15, dated
March 1, 2022.
(xv) Task 52–11–00–106, ‘‘Visual Check of
the Passenger-Door Vent-Flap Mechanism,’’
of Part 2, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of the
Bombardier Global 6000 TLMC, Publication
No. GL 6000 TLMC, Revision 15, dated
March 1, 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,
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
St., 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 June 12, 2023.
Ross Landes,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023–14001 Filed 6–30–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2023–0927; Project
Identifier MCAI–2023–00013–T; Amendment
39–22461; AD 2023–12–03]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Final rule.
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A350–941 and –1041
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.
SUMMARY:
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This AD is effective August 7,
2023.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of August 7, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2023–0927; 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–
2023–0927.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dat
Le, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7317;
email dat.v.le@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
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Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Airbus SAS Model
A350–941 and –1041 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on April 14, 2023 (88 FR
22923). The NPRM was prompted by
AD 2023–0004, dated January 6, 2023,
issued by EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union (EASA AD 2023–0004)
(also referred to as the MCAI). The
MCAI states that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations are necessary.
EASA AD 2023–0004 specifies that it
requires tasks (limitations) already in
Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS), Part 2, Revision 08, dated
May 2, 2022, that is required by EASA
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AD 2022–0125, dated June 28, 2022
(which corresponds to FAA AD 2023–
04–05, Amendment 39–22352 (88 FR
13668, March 6, 2023) (AD 2023–04–
05)), and that incorporation of EASA AD
2023–0004 invalidates (terminates) prior
instructions for those tasks. This AD
therefore terminates the limitations for
the tasks identified in the service
information referenced in EASA AD
2023–0004 only, as required by
paragraph (j) of AD 2023–04–05.
In the NPRM, the FAA 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 2023–0004. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address
reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2023–0927.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from
The Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) who supported the
NPRM without change.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in
the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, it has notified the
FAA of the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA
reviewed the relevant data, considered
the comment received, and determined
that air safety requires adopting this AD
as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on this product. Except for
minor editorial changes, this AD is
adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
None of the changes will increase the
economic burden on any operator.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2023–0004 describes new
or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations for airplane structures and
safe life limits. 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 31 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
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FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD.
The FAA has determined that revising
the existing maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 workhours per operator, although the agency
recognizes that this number may vary
from operator to operator. Since
operators incorporate maintenance or
inspection program changes for their
affected fleet(s), the FAA has
determined that a per-operator estimate
is more accurate than a per-airplane
estimate. Therefore, the agency
estimates the average total cost per
operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours ×
$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.
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The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
(i) Provisions for Alternative Actions and
Intervals
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
■
2023–12–03 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
22461; Docket No. FAA–2023–0927;
Project Identifier MCAI–2023–00013–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective August 7, 2023.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A350–941 and –1041 airplanes, certificated
in any category, with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export
certificate of airworthiness issued on or
before November 1, 2022.
(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 reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(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 2023–0004, dated
January 6, 2023 (EASA AD 2023–0004).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023–0004
(1) This AD does not adopt the
requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and
(2) of EASA AD 2023–0004.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023–0004
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.
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After the existing maintenance or
inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (g) 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
2023–0017.
(j) Terminating Action for AD 2023–04–05
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2023–04–05,
Amendment 39–22352 (88 FR 13668, March
6, 2023) (AD 2023–04–05).
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(3) The initial compliance time for doing
the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA
2023–0004 is on or before the applicable
‘‘associated thresholds’’ as incorporated by
the requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA
AD 2023–0004, or within 90 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later.
(4) This AD does not adopt the provisions
specified in paragraphs (4) of EASA AD
2023–0004.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’
section of EASA AD 2023–0004.
Accomplishing the actions required by this
AD terminates the corresponding
requirements of AD 2023–04–05, for the tasks
identified in the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2023–0004 only.
(k) 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 (l) 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.
(l) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Dat Le, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–
7317; email dat.v.le@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.
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(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 2023–0004, dated January 6,
2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2023–0004, 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 June 12, 2023.
Ross Landes,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023–14004 Filed 6–30–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2023–0926; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–01583–A; Amendment
39–22462; AD 2023–12–04]
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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus
Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Model PC–
24 airplanes. This AD was prompted by
a report that an incorrect wiring
arrangement was detected around the
weather radar system. This AD requires
modifying the weather radar redundant
wiring, 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 August 7,
2023.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0927; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00013-T;
Amendment 39-22461; AD 2023-12-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by 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.
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DATES: This AD is effective August 7, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 7,
2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0927; 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-2023-0927.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dat Le, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-
7317; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus SAS
Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on April 14, 2023 (88 FR 22923). The NPRM was prompted by AD
2023-0004, dated January 6, 2023, issued by EASA, which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union (EASA AD
2023-0004) (also referred to as the MCAI). The MCAI states that new or
more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary.
EASA AD 2023-0004 specifies that it requires tasks (limitations)
already in Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2,
Revision 08, dated May 2, 2022, that is required by EASA AD 2022-0125,
dated June 28, 2022 (which corresponds to FAA AD 2023-04-05, Amendment
39-22352 (88 FR 13668, March 6, 2023) (AD 2023-04-05)), and that
incorporation of EASA AD 2023-0004 invalidates (terminates) prior
instructions for those tasks. This AD therefore terminates the
limitations for the tasks identified in the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2023-0004 only, as required by paragraph (j) of
AD 2023-04-05.
In the NPRM, the FAA 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
2023-0004. The FAA is issuing this AD to address reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0927.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from The Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) who supported the NPRM without change.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the
comment received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this
AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on this product. Except for minor editorial changes,
this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will
increase the economic burden on any operator.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2023-0004 describes new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations for airplane structures and safe life limits. 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 31 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD.
The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator,
although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator
to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection
program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined
that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane
estimate. Therefore, the agency estimates the average total cost per
operator 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.
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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:
2023-12-03 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22461; Docket No. FAA-2023-0927;
Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00013-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 7, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2023-04-05, Amendment 39-22352 (88 FR 13668,
March 6, 2023) (AD 2023-04-05).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041
airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before November 1, 2022.
(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 reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
(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
2023-0004, dated January 6, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0004).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023-0004
(1) This AD does not adopt the requirements specified in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2023-0004.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023-0004 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 2023-0004 is on or before the applicable
``associated thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023-0004, or within 90 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(4) This AD does not adopt the provisions specified in
paragraphs (4) of EASA AD 2023-0004.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2023-0004.
(i) Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (g) 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 2023-0017.
(j) Terminating Action for AD 2023-04-05
Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates the
corresponding requirements of AD 2023-04-05, for the tasks
identified in the service information referenced in EASA AD 2023-
0004 only.
(k) 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 (l) 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.
(l) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Dat Le, Aviation
Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516-228-7317; email [email protected].
(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 2023-0004,
dated January 6, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2023-0004, 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 June 12, 2023.
Ross Landes,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-14004 Filed 6-30-23; 8:45 am]
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