Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, 23-25 [2023-28799]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 1 / Tuesday, January 2, 2024 / Rules and Regulations identified in paragraph (j)(1) or (2) of this AD, provided the actions were done using MHI RJ AMM Revision 70, dated May 25, 2022, or Revision 71, dated December 16, 2022. (1) MHI RJ Service Bulletin 670BA–25– 135, dated June 1, 2022. (2) MHI RJ Service Bulletin 670BA–25– 135, Revision A, dated August 30, 2022. (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 manager of the International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified in paragraph (l)(2) 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 Transport Canada or MHI RJ Aviation ULC’s Transport Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES (l) Additional Information (1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF– 2023–10, dated February 17, 2023, for related information. This Transport Canada AD may be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2023–1823. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Fatin Saumik, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516– 228–7300; email: 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (m)(3) and (4) of this AD. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) MHI RJ Service Bulletin 670BA–25–135, Revision B, dated November 25, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For MHI RJ Aviation ULC service information identified in this AD, contact MHI RJ Aviation Group, Customer Response Center, 3655 Ave. des Grandes-Tourelles, Suite 110, Boisbriand, Que´bec J7H 0E2 Canada; North America toll-free telephone 833–990–7272 or direct-dial telephone 450– 990–7272; fax 514–855–8501; email thd.crj@ mhirj.com; website mhirj.com. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:37 Dec 29, 2023 Jkt 262001 (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 material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. Issued on December 5, 2023. Victor Wicklund, Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023–28801 Filed 12–29–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2023–1822; Project Identifier MCAI–2023–00653–T; Amendment 39–22624; AD 2023–24–07] RIN 2120–AA64 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 A310 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 February 6, 2024. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 6, 2024. ADDRESSES: AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2023–1822; 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: PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 23 Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Material Incorporated by Reference: • For EASA material incorporated by reference in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. • You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. It is also available in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 2023–1822. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231–3225; email dan.rodina@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 A310 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 8, 2023 (88 FR 61990). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2023–0092, dated May 5, 2023, issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union (EASA AD 2023– 0092) (also referred to as the MCAI). The MCAI states that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations have been developed. 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 2023–0092. The FAA is issuing this AD to address fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2023–1822. Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive Comments The FAA received comments from FedEx who supported the NPRM without change. Conclusion This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another E:\FR\FM\02JAR1.SGM 02JAR1 24 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 1 / Tuesday, January 2, 2024 / Rules and Regulations 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 2023–0092 describes new or more restrictive airworthiness tasks for airplane structures. This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in ADDRESSES section. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD affects 1 airplane 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 workhours per operator, although the FAA recognizes that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the past, the FAA has estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per airplane. 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 FAA estimates the 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:37 Dec 29, 2023 Jkt 262001 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: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: ■ 2023–24–07 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– 22624; Docket No. FAA–2023–1822; Project Identifier MCAI–2023–00653–T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 6, 2024. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2019–20–06, Amendment 39–19759 (84 FR 55859, October 18, 2019) (AD 2019–20–06). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model A310–203, –204, –221, –222, –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes, certificated in any category. PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code: 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in 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 2023–0092, dated May 5, 2023 (EASA AD 2023–0092). (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023–0092 (1) This AD does not adopt the requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2023–0092. (2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023–0092 specifies revising ‘‘the 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 2023–0092 is at the applicable ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023–0092, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (4) This AD does not adopt the provisions specified in the ‘‘Recording AD compliance’’ section of EASA AD 2023–0092. (5) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2023–0092. (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 2023–0092. (j) Terminating Action for Certain Tasks Required by AD 2019–20–06 Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates the corresponding requirements of AD 2019–20–06 for the tasks identified in the service information referenced in EASA AD 2023–0092 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 E:\FR\FM\02JAR1.SGM 02JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 1 / Tuesday, January 2, 2024 / Rules and Regulations 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 International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified in paragraph (l) of this AD or email to: 9-AVSAIR-730-AMOC@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 local flight standards 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, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231– 3225; email dan.rodina@faa.gov. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES (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. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023–0092, dated May 5, 2023. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For EASA AD 2023–0092, 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 ad.easa.europa.eu. (4) You may view this material 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 material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. Victor Wicklund, Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023–28799 Filed 12–29–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:37 Dec 29, 2023 Jkt 262001 FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION 46 CFR Part 520 [Docket No. FMC–2022–0067] RIN 3072–AC86 Carrier Automated Tariffs Federal Maritime Commission. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) amends its regulations governing Carrier Automated Tariffs. The final rule removes the option for common carriers to charge a fee to access their tariff; allow non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) to cross-reference certain aspects of other carriers’ terms in their tariffs; clarify the ability for NVOCCs to reflect increases in certain charges passed-through by other entities without notice; revise regulations to specify permissible relationships between NVOCCs for the co-loading of cargo, and makes other miscellaneous updates and clarifications to the regulation, including removing outdated citations. DATES: This final rule is effective on February 1, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may use the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov to view background documents or comments received in Docket No. FMC–2022– 0067. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Strauss, Acting Secretary; Phone: (202) 523–5725; Email: secretary@ fmc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Discussion On May 10, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on proposed changes to Commission regulations in 46 CFR part 520.1 In response to the NPRM, the Commission received ten sets of comments from interested parties: The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc (NCBFAA); New York New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders & Brokers Association, Inc. (NYNJFFF&BA); 1 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking—Carrier Automated Tariffs, 87 FR 27971 (May 10, 2022). Prior to the publication of the May 2022 proposal, the Commission published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking input on how to revise its tariff regulations to help address the inconsistent manner in which carriers were interpreting and applying these regulations. See Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM)—Carrier Automated Tariffs, 86 FR 18240 (April 8, 2021). PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 25 Charles E. Schmidt; Kintetsu World Express (U.S.A.), Inc., an NVOCC; Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp., a vesseloperating common carrier (VOCC); Mohawk Global, an NVOCC; UWL, an NVOCC; C.H. Powell, an NVOCC; APL Logistics, Ltd., an NVOCC; and Ascent Global Logistics, an NVOCC. These comments are addressed in the discussion that follows. A. Tariff Access Fees With one exception, commenters that addressed the proposed rule requiring common carriers to provide free access to their tariff systems supported the rule. Kintetsu World Express favored continuing to allow a fee to be assessed, asserting that tariff publishers that currently charge an access fee to the public will likely attempt to recover lost revenue from their common carrier customer if they can no longer charge a third party for tariff access. Kintetsu at 2. See also NYNJFF&BA at 2 (noting that carriers who use third party providers will most likely assess a fee to cover cost of access to their service). The Commission considered Kintetsu’s concern that the proposed rule may lead to higher fees from its tariff publisher because the tariff publisher can no longer charge a third party for access. However, the Commission is not persuaded by Kintetsu’s concern. Carriers have been required to publish tariffs for decades. See 46 U.S.C. 40501. Some carriers choose to publish these tariffs on their own website, and some choose to use a tariff publisher—and in Kintetsu’s case, it decided that the best way to comply with the Commission’s requirements was to pay a tariff publisher.2 Kintetsu did not provide information about what it would cost to publish the tariffs on Kintetsu’s own website 3 or a comparison of how much more Kintetsu would pay a tariff publisher if the tariff publisher could not charge a fee for access. Further, Kintetsu’s concerns were not supported by similar concerns from NCBFAA or NYNJFFF&BA, entities that represent many similar NVOCCs. Based on this record, the Commission is not persuaded by Kintetsu’s concern and maintains its position that it is reasonable to not charge a fee for tariff 2 It appears that the benefits of using a tariff publisher go beyond simply providing a website for publication as tariff publishers advertise expert help in complying with Commission regulations and cost efficiency from outsourcing for that expertise. Thus, the decision to use a tariff publisher may include more considerations than simply the cheapest way to post tariffs publicly. 3 Kintetsu does have a public website that appears to be maintained and up to date, as there are articles from August 2023. See https://www.kwe.com/ (last accessed August 16, 2023). E:\FR\FM\02JAR1.SGM 02JAR1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 2, 2024)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2023-1822; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00653-T; 
Amendment 39-22624; AD 2023-24-07]
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 A310 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 February 6, 2024.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 6, 
2024.

ADDRESSES: 
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2023-1822; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD 
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The 
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, 
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For EASA material incorporated by reference in this AD, 
contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone 
+49 221 8999 000; email [email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You 
may find this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
     You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness 
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des 
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available in the AD docket at 
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-1822.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aviation Safety Engineer, 
FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-
3225; 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 
A310 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on 
September 8, 2023 (88 FR 61990). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2023-0092, 
dated May 5, 2023, issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the 
Member States of the European Union (EASA AD 2023-0092) (also referred 
to as the MCAI). The MCAI states that new or more restrictive 
airworthiness limitations have been developed.
    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 
2023-0092. The FAA is issuing this AD to address fatigue cracking, 
damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2023-1822.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received comments from FedEx who supported the NPRM without 
change.

Conclusion

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another

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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 2023-0092 describes new or more restrictive airworthiness 
tasks for airplane structures. This material is reasonably available 
because the interested parties have access to it through their normal 
course of business or by the means identified in ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 1 airplane 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 FAA recognizes that this number may vary from operator to 
operator. In the past, the FAA has estimated that this action takes 1 
work-hour per airplane. 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 FAA estimates the 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.

The Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive:

2023-24-07 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22624; Docket No. FAA-2023-1822; 
Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00653-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 6, 2024.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2019-20-06, Amendment 39-19759 (84 FR 55859, 
October 18, 2019) (AD 2019-20-06).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model A310-203, -204, -221, -
222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 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 address fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in 
principal structural elements. The unsafe condition, if not 
addressed, could result in 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 
2023-0092, dated May 5, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0092).

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023-0092

    (1) This AD does not adopt the requirements specified in 
paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2023-0092.
    (2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023-0092 specifies revising ``the 
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 2023-0092 is at the applicable ``associated 
thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of 
EASA AD 2023-0092, or within 90 days after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs later.
    (4) This AD does not adopt the provisions specified in the 
``Recording AD compliance'' section of EASA AD 2023-0092.
    (5) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 
2023-0092.

(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 2023-0092.

(j) Terminating Action for Certain Tasks Required by AD 2019-20-06

    Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates the 
corresponding requirements of AD 2019-20-06 for the tasks identified 
in the service information referenced in EASA AD 2023-0092 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

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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 International Validation Branch, mail it to the address 
identified in paragraph (l) of this AD or email to: [email protected]. 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 local flight standards 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, Aviation 
Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; 
telephone 206-231-3225; email [email protected].

(m) 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.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0092, 
dated May 5, 2023.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For EASA AD 2023-0092, 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 ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (4) You may view this material 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 material at the National Archives and 
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability 
of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email [email protected].

Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-28799 Filed 12-29-23; 8:45 am]
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