Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, 50505-50510 [2024-13013]
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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,
and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska.
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 adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
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2024–10–11 Airbus Canada Limited
Partnership (Type Certificate Previously
Held by C Series Aircraft Limited
Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.):
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Amendment 39–22757; Docket No.
FAA–2024–1471; Project Identifier
MCAI–2024–00146–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective July 1, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Canada Limited
Partnership (Type Certificate previously held
by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership
(CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Model BD–500–
1A10 and BD–500–1A11 airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in
Transport Canada AD CF–2024–08, dated
February 29, 2024 (Transport Canada AD CF–
2024–08).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 52, Doors.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that the rigging pin in the
bulkhead internal crank assembly of the
overwing emergency exit door (OWEED)
escape slide mechanism was not removed
during production. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address installed rigging pins that were
not removed during production. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, will prevent the
deployment of the off-wing evacuation slide,
which could hinder passenger evacuation in
an emergency.
(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, Transport Canada AD CF–
2024–08.
(h) Exception to Transport Canada AD CF–
2024–08
Where Transport Canada AD CF–2024–08
refers to its effective date, this AD requires
using the effective date of this AD.
(i) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or
responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the International Validation
Branch, mail it to the address identified in
paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-AVS-NYACO-COS@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.
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(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 Airbus
Canada Limited Partnership’s Transport
Canada Design Approval Organization
(DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval
must include the DAO-authorized signature.
(j) Additional Information
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
(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) Transport Canada AD CF–2024–08,
dated February 29, 2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For Transport Canada AD CF–2024–08,
contact Transport Canada, Transport Canada
National Aircraft Certification, 159 Cleopatra
Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada;
telephone 888–663–3639; email
TC.AirworthinessDirectivesConsignesdenavigabilite.TC@tc.gc.ca;
website tc.canada.ca/en/aviation.
(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.
Issued on May 15, 2024.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2024–0040; Project
Identifier MCAI–2023–01196–T; Amendment
39–22738; AD 2024–08–05]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
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Final rule.
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–15–
09, AD 2020–15–09, and AD 2022–16–
07. AD 2014–15–09 applied to all
Airbus SAS Model A330–200 Freighter,
A330–200 and –300, and A340–200,
–300, –500, and –600 series airplanes.
AD 2020–15–09 applied to all Airbus
SAS Model A330–941 airplanes. AD
2014–15–09 and AD 2020–15–09
required repetitive operational tests of
the hydraulic locking function on
certain spoiler servo-controls (SSCs) and
replacement if necessary. AD 2022–16–
07 applied to certain Airbus SAS Model
A330–200, A330–200 Freighter, and
A330–300 series airplanes. AD 2022–
16–07 required revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations.
This AD was prompted by the
determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are
necessary. This AD continues to require
certain actions in AD 2014–15–09, AD
2020–15–09, and AD 2022–16–07 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), which is
incorporated by reference. This AD also
removes Model A340–200, –300, –500,
and –600 series airplanes from the
applicability. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 19,
2024.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 19, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of September 27, 2022 (87 FR
51585, August 23, 2022).
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of September 3, 2020 (85 FR
45767, July 30, 2020).
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of September 5, 2014 (79 FR
44663, August 1, 2014).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2024–0040; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The AD docket
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SUMMARY:
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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, 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.
• For Airbus service information,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile
Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex,
France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax
+33 5 61 93 45 80; email
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
website airbus.com.
• 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–
2024–0040.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 206–231–3229; email
Vladimir.ulyanov@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2014–15–09,
Amendment 39–17911 (79 FR 44663,
August 1, 2014) (AD 2014–15–09); AD
2020–15–09, Amendment 39–21172 (85
FR 45767, July 30, 2020) (AD 2020–15–
09); and AD 2022–16–07, Amendment
39–22136 (87 FR 51585, August 23,
2022) (AD 2022–16–07).
AD 2014–15–09 applied to all Airbus
SAS Model A330–200 Freighter, A330–
200 and –300, and A340–200, –300,
–500, and –600 series airplanes. AD
2014–15–09 required repetitive
operational tests of the hydraulic
locking function on certain SSCs and
replacement if necessary. The FAA
issued AD 2014–15–09 to address loss
of the hydraulic locking function during
take-off, which, in combination with
one inoperative engine, could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
AD 2020–15–09 applied to all Airbus
SAS Model A330–941 airplanes. AD
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2020–15–09 required repetitive
operational tests of the hydraulic
locking function on certain SSCs and
replacement if necessary. The FAA
issued AD 2020–15–09 to address loss
of hydraulic locking function on the
SSCs, which in combination with one
engine inoperative at takeoff, could
result in reduced controllability of the
airplane.
AD 2022–16–07 applied to certain
Airbus SAS Model A330–200, A330–
200 Freighter, and A330–300 series
airplanes. AD 2022–16–07 required
revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations. The FAA
issued AD 2022–16–07 to address a
safety-significant latent failure (that is
not annunciated) that, in combination
with one or more other specific failures
or events, could result in a hazardous or
catastrophic failure condition.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on January 31, 2024 (89 FR
6051). The NPRM was prompted by AD
2023–0199, dated November 17, 2023
(EASA AD 2023–0199) (also referred to
as the MCAI), issued by EASA, which
is the Technical Agent for the Member
States of the European Union. The
MCAI states that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations have been
developed.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
continue to require certain actions in
AD 2014–15–09, AD 2020–15–09, and
AD 2022–16–07 and 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 2023–0199. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address safetysignificant latent failure (that is not
annunciated) that, in combination with
one or more other specific failures or
events, could result in a hazardous or
catastrophic failure condition.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2024–0040.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from
Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who supported
the NPRM without change.
The FAA received an additional
comment from Delta Air Lines (Delta).
The following presents FAA’s response
to the comment.
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Request for an Exception To Clarify a
Compliance Time
Delta requested that an exception be
added to paragraph (q) of the proposed
AD to clarify a compliance time that
refers to an EASA AD effective date.
Delta stated that tasks 282400–G0001–
1–C and 282400–P0001–1–C in the
Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS), Part 3, Revision 08, dated
October 2, 2023, have a compliance time
that states ‘‘24 Months from the
Effective Date of the EASA
Airworthiness Directive that is expected
to be issued to mandate this change,
without exceeding the current 29 000
FH.’’ Delta stated the reason for the
request is to include a clear statement in
the exception that will include the
document that references the EASA AD
effective date.
The FAA agrees the compliance time
is not clearly defined. The FAA has
added an exception to paragraph (q)(6)
of this AD to clarify that the 24-month
compliance time refers to the effective
date of this AD.
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
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the comments 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, and any other
changes described previously, this AD is
adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
None of the changes will increase the
economic burden on any operator.
dated February 6, 2014, which the
Director of the Federal Register
approved for incorporation by reference
as of September 5, 2014 (79 FR 44663,
August 1, 2014).
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.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Costs of Compliance
The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2023–
0199. This service information specifies
new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations for airplane structures,
including the repetitive operational tests
required by EASA AD 2013–0251, dated
October 15, 2013; Correction dated
October 16, 2013; and EASA AD 2020–
0054, dated March 11, 2020 (which
correspond to FAA AD 2014–15–09 and
FAA AD 2020–15–09).
This AD also requires EASA AD
2021–0248, which the Director of the
Federal Register approved for
incorporation by reference as of
September 27, 2022 (87 FR 51585,
August 23, 2022).
This AD also requires EASA AD
2020–0054, which the Director of the
Federal Register approved for
incorporation by reference as of
September 3, 2020 (85 FR 45767, July
30, 2020).
This AD also requires Airbus Service
Bulletin A330–27–3195, Revision 01,
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 142 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 2022–16–07 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
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).
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR OTHER RETAINED ACTIONS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Retained actions from AD 2014–15–09 and
AD 2020–15–09.
6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 .............
$0
$510
$72,420
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions that would be required based on
the results of any required actions. The
agency has no way of determining the
number of aircraft that might need oncondition actions:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ......................................................................................................................
$35,000
$35,255
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
(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 a safety-significant latent
failure (that is not annunciated) that, in
combination with one or more other specific
failures or events, could result in a hazardous
or catastrophic failure condition.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective July 19, 2024.
(g) Retained Repetitive Operational Tests of
Spoiler Servo-Controls (SSCs) for Certain
Airplanes, With Removed References to
Model A340 Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2014–15–09, with
removed references to Model A340 service
information. For Model A330–201, –202,
–203, –223, –223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302,
–303, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
airplanes: At the latest of the times specified
in paragraphs (g)(1) through (3) of this AD,
accomplish an operational test of the
hydraulic locking function on each SSC (any
type), when fitted on the Blue or Yellow
hydraulic circuits, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–27–3195, Revision 01,
dated February 6, 2014. Repeat the
operational test thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 48 months. Accomplishing the
revision of the existing maintenance or
inspection program required by paragraph (p)
of this AD terminates the requirements of this
paragraph.
(1) Within 48 months since first flight of
the airplane.
(2) Within 48 months since accomplishing
the most recent operational test, as specified
in Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT) A330–
27A3185; dated January 4, 2012.
(3) Within 24 months after September 5,
2014 (the effective date of AD 2014–15–09).
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces the ADs identified in
paragraphs (b)(1) through (3) of this AD.
(1) AD 2014–15–09, Amendment 39–17911
(79 FR 44663, August 1, 2014) (AD 2014–15–
09).
(2) AD 2020–15–09, Amendment 39–21172
(85 FR 45767, July 30, 2020) (AD 2020–15–
09).
(3) AD 2022–16–07, Amendment 39–22136
(87 FR 51585, August 23, 2022) (AD 2022–
16–07).
(h) Retained Credit for Previous Actions for
Paragraph (g) of This AD, With Removed
References to Model A340 Service
Information
This paragraph restates the credit provided
in paragraph (h) of AD 2014–15–09, with
removed references to Model A340 service
information. This paragraph provides credit
for the actions required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, if those actions were performed
before September 5, 2014 (the effective date
of AD 2014–15–09) using Airbus Service
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) 2014–15–09, Amendment 39–
17911 (79 FR 44663, August 1, 2014);
AD 2020–15–09, Amendment 39–21172
(85 FR 45767, July 30, 2020); and AD
2022–16–07, Amendment 39–22136 (87
FR 51585, August 23, 2022); and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
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2024–08–05 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
22738; Docket No. FAA–2024–0040;
Project Identifier MCAI–2023–01196–T.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A330–201, –202, –203, –223, –223F, –243,
–243F, –301, –302, –303, –321, –322, –323,
–341, –342, –343, –841, and –941 airplanes,
certificated in any category, with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export
certificate of airworthiness issued on or
before October 2, 2023.
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Bulletin A330–27–3195, dated December 7,
2012.
(i) Retained Replacement of Affected SSCs
Found During the Test Required by
Paragraph (g) of This AD, With Removed
References to Model A340 Service
Information
This paragraph restates the replacement
required by paragraph (i) of AD 2014–15–09,
with removed references to Model A340
service information. If, during any
operational test required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, the hydraulic locking function of an
SSC fails the test, before further flight,
replace the affected SSC with a serviceable
part, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–27–3195, Revision 01,
dated February 6, 2014.
(j) Retained No Terminating Action for
Paragraph (g) of This AD, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the no terminating
action statement specified in paragraph (j) of
AD 2014–15–09, with no changes. Doing the
replacement required by paragraph (i) of this
AD is not terminating action for the repetitive
operational tests required by paragraph (g) of
this AD.
(k) Retained Repetitive Operational Tests
and Replacement of Affected SSCs for Model
A330–941 Airplanes, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2020–15–09, with no
changes. For Model A330–941 airplanes:
Except as specified in paragraph (l) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020–0054, dated
March 11, 2020 (EASA AD 2020–0054).
Accomplishing the revision of the existing
maintenance or inspection program required
by paragraph (p) of this AD terminates the
requirements of this paragraph.
(l) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2020–
0054, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions
specified in paragraph (h) of AD 2020–15–09,
with no changes. The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of
EASA AD 2020–0054 does not apply to this
AD.
(m) Retained Revision of the Existing
Maintenance or Inspection Program, With
No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (i) of AD 2022–16–07, with no
changes. For airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export
certificate of airworthiness issued on or
before July 1, 2021: Except as specified in
paragraph (n) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times
specified in, and in accordance with, EASA
AD 2021–0248, dated November 15, 2021
(EASA AD 2021–0248). Accomplishing the
revision of the existing maintenance or
inspection program required by paragraph (p)
of this AD terminates the requirements of this
paragraph.
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(n) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–
0248, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions
specified in paragraph (j) of AD 2022–16–07,
with no changes.
(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0248 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using
September 27, 2022 (the effective date of AD
2022–16–07).
(2) The requirements specified in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2021–
0248 do not apply to this AD.
(3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021–0248
specifies revising ‘‘the approved AMP
[aircraft maintenance program]’’ within 12
months after its effective date, but this AD
requires revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, within 90
days after September 27, 2022 (the effective
date of AD 2022–16–07).
(4) The initial compliance time for doing
the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA
2021–0248 is at the applicable ‘‘associated
thresholds,’’ as incorporated by the
requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD
2021–0248, or within 90 days after
September 27, 2022 (the effective date of AD
2022–16–07), whichever occurs later.
(5) The provisions specified in paragraphs
(4) and (5) of EASA AD 2021–0248 do not
apply to this AD.
(6) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2021–0248 does not apply to this AD.
(o) Retained Provisions on Alternative
Actions and Intervals, With a New Exception
This paragraph restates the provisions
specified in paragraph (k) of AD 2022–16–07,
with a new exception. Except as required by
paragraph (p) of this AD, after the existing
maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (m) 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
2021–0248.
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(p) New Revision of the Existing
Maintenance or Inspection Program
Except as specified in paragraph (q) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2023–0199,
dated November 17, 2023 (EASA AD 2023–
0199). Accomplishing the revision of the
existing maintenance or inspection program
required by this paragraph terminates the
requirements of paragraphs (g), (k), and (m)
of this AD.
(q) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023–0199
(1) This AD does not adopt the
requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and
(2) of EASA AD 2023–0199.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023–0199
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
AD 2023–0199 is at the applicable
‘‘associated thresholds’’ as incorporated by
the requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA
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AD 2023–0199, 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) and (5) of EASA
AD 2023–0199.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’
section of EASA AD 2023–0199.
(6) Where the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2023–0199 specifies
the compliance time for tasks 282400–
G0001–1–C and 282400–P0001–1–C as ‘‘24
Months from the Effective Date of the EASA
Airworthiness Directive that is expected to be
issued to mandate this change, without
exceeding the current 29 000 FH’’, this AD
requires using within 24 months after the
effective date of this AD, without exceeding
the current 29,000 flight hour interval.
(r) New Provisions for Alternative Actions
and Intervals
After the existing maintenance or
inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (p) 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
2023–0199.
(s) 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 (t)(1) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@
faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS’s
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any
service information referenced in EASA AD
2020–0054 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (s)(2)
of this AD, RC procedures and tests must be
done to comply with this AD; any procedures
or tests that are not identified as RC are
recommended. Those procedures and tests
that are not identified as RC may be deviated
from using accepted methods in accordance
with the operator’s maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the
procedures and tests identified as RC can be
done and the airplane can be put back in an
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
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changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(t) Additional Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206–
231–3229; email Vladimir.ulyanov@faa.gov.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (u)(8) of this AD.
(u) 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 19, 2024.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2023–0199, dated November 17,
2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on September 27, 2022 (87
FR 51585, August 23, 2022).
(i) EASA AD 2021–0248, dated November
15, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) The following service information was
approved for IBR on September 3, 2020 (85
FR 45767, July 30, 2020).
(i) EASA AD 2020–0054, dated March 11,
2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(6) The following service information was
approved for IBR on September 5, 2014 (79
FR 44663, August 1, 2014).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–3195,
Revision 01, dated February 6, 2014.
(ii) [Reserved]
(7) For EASA AD 2020–0054, EASA AD
2021–0248, and EASA AD 2023–0199,
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.
(8) For Airbus service information, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—EAL,
Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61
93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
website airbus.com.
(9) 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.
(10) 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.
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Issued on April 17, 2024.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024–13013 Filed 6–13–24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2023–0017; Project
Identifier AD–2022–01418–T; Amendment
39–22753; AD 2024–10–07]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes.
This AD was prompted by potential
cracks starting in hidden areas
underneath the scuff plates in the
fuselage skin and bear strap of certain
doors. This AD requires a general visual
inspection or a maintenance records
check for repairs in the areas around the
fuselage skin door cutout lower corners
of certain doors, applicable oncondition actions, and inspections for
airplanes modified to a cargo
configuration. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 19,
2024.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 19, 2024.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2023–0017; 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, 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 service information, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
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110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; website
myboeingfleet.com.
• 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. It is also available at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–
2023–0017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Wayne Ha, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone: 562–627–
5238; email: wayne.ha@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 The Boeing Company Model
757 airplanes. The NPRM published in
the Federal Register on January 26,
2023 (88 FR 4920). The NPRM was
prompted by the potential for cracks to
start in hidden areas underneath the
scuff plates in the fuselage skin and bear
strap of certain doors. In the NPRM, the
FAA proposed to require an inspection
or a maintenance records check for
repairs in the areas around the fuselage
skin door cutout lower corners of
certain doors, and applicable oncondition actions. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
The FAA issued a supplemental
notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM)
to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an
AD that would apply to all The Boeing
Company Model 757 airplanes. The
SNPRM published in the Federal
Register on September 6, 2023 (88 FR
60904). The SNPRM was prompted by
additional inspections for Model 757–
200 series airplanes that have been
modified from a passenger configuration
to a cargo configuration under
supplemental type certificate (STC)
ST04242AT, ST03562AT, or
ST03952AT. The SNPRM proposed to
require Model 757–200 series airplanes
with STC ST04242AT, ST03562AT, or
ST03952AT, only the No. 1, No. 2, and
No. 4 passenger entry doors, and the No.
1, No. 2, and No. 3 cargo doors, would
have to be inspected. The SNPRM
proposed to require that for those
airplanes, the crew entry door and main
deck cargo door, as applicable, would
also have to be inspected. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address cracks caused
by higher fatigue stresses at the fuselage
skin door cutout lower corners, which
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could adversely affect the structural
integrity of the airplane.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from an
individual commenter, Air Line Pilots
Association, International (ALPA), and
Boeing, who supported the SNPRM
without change.
The FAA received additional
comments from three commenters,
FedEx Express, VT Mobile Aerospace
Engineering (VT MAE), and United
Parcel Service (UPS). The following
presents the comments received on the
SNPRM and the FAA’s response to each
comment.
Request for Change to Applicability
Requirements
FedEx stated that it cannot fully
comply with paragraph (g)(3) of this
proposed AD. FedEx stated it plans to
complete the inspect procedures for
Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 aircraft
due to multiple door configurations
throughout their 757–200 fleet. In
addition to Group 1, Group 2, and
Group 3 aircraft inspection
requirements, FedEx requested the main
deck cargo door inspection area from
Group 6 aircraft be included for our VT
MAE STC ST03562AT converted
aircraft. Therefore, FedEx stated it plans
to comply with Group 1, Group 2, and
Group 3 aircraft inspection
requirements and Group 6 main deck
cargo door area only.
The FAA agrees to clarify the
requirements. Paragraph (g)(3) of this
AD was added to the SNPRM to include
the inspections at the main deck cargo
door for Model 757–200 series airplanes
that have been modified from a
passenger to cargo configuration under
VT MAE STC ST03562AT or
ST03952AT. Paragraph (g)(1) already
requires the inspections for Group 1,
Group 2, and Group 3 for all airplanes,
as applicable. Therefore, this AD
captures FedEx’s requested change. The
FAA has not changed this AD in this
regard.
Request for Change to Compliance
Requirements
Two commenters requested that the
initial compliance time be extended for
certain airplanes. FedEx and VT MAE
requested initial inspections for the
main deck cargo door (MDCD) start
30,000 flight cycles from installation or
3,000 flight cycles from the original
issue date of Boeing Requirements
Bulletin 757–53A0119 RB (October 12,
2022). FedEx stated main deck cargo
doors were installed during passenger-
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 116 (Friday, June 14, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 50505-50510]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13013]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2024-0040; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-01196-T;
Amendment 39-22738; AD 2024-08-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
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ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-15-
09, AD 2020-15-09, and AD 2022-16-07. AD 2014-15-09 applied to all
Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200 and -300, and A340-200, -
300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. AD 2020-15-09 applied to all
Airbus SAS Model A330-941 airplanes. AD 2014-15-09 and AD 2020-15-09
required repetitive operational tests of the hydraulic locking function
on certain spoiler servo-controls (SSCs) and replacement if necessary.
AD 2022-16-07 applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-200
Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes. AD 2022-16-07 required
revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable,
to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This
AD was prompted by the determination that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD continues to require
certain actions in AD 2014-15-09, AD 2020-15-09, and AD 2022-16-07 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), which is incorporated by reference. This AD also removes Model
A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes from the applicability.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 19, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 19,
2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
September 27, 2022 (87 FR 51585, August 23, 2022).
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
September 3, 2020 (85 FR 45767, July 30, 2020).
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
September 5, 2014 (79 FR 44663, August 1, 2014).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-0040; 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, 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.
For Airbus service information, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45
80; email airbus.com">airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; website airbus.com.
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-2024-0040.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 206-231-3229; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2014-15-09, Amendment 39-17911 (79 FR
44663, August 1, 2014) (AD 2014-15-09); AD 2020-15-09, Amendment 39-
21172 (85 FR 45767, July 30, 2020) (AD 2020-15-09); and AD 2022-16-07,
Amendment 39-22136 (87 FR 51585, August 23, 2022) (AD 2022-16-07).
AD 2014-15-09 applied to all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter,
A330-200 and -300, and A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes.
AD 2014-15-09 required repetitive operational tests of the hydraulic
locking function on certain SSCs and replacement if necessary. The FAA
issued AD 2014-15-09 to address loss of the hydraulic locking function
during take-off, which, in combination with one inoperative engine,
could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
AD 2020-15-09 applied to all Airbus SAS Model A330-941 airplanes.
AD 2020-15-09 required repetitive operational tests of the hydraulic
locking function on certain SSCs and replacement if necessary. The FAA
issued AD 2020-15-09 to address loss of hydraulic locking function on
the SSCs, which in combination with one engine inoperative at takeoff,
could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
AD 2022-16-07 applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-
200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes. AD 2022-16-07 required
revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable,
to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The
FAA issued AD 2022-16-07 to address a safety-significant latent failure
(that is not annunciated) that, in combination with one or more other
specific failures or events, could result in a hazardous or
catastrophic failure condition.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 31, 2024 (89
FR 6051). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2023-0199, dated November 17,
2023 (EASA AD 2023-0199) (also referred to as the MCAI), issued by
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union. The MCAI states that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations have been developed.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to continue to require certain
actions in AD 2014-15-09, AD 2020-15-09, and AD 2022-16-07 and 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 2023-0199. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address safety-significant latent failure (that is not
annunciated) that, in combination with one or more other specific
failures or events, could result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure
condition.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-0040.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who supported the NPRM without change.
The FAA received an additional comment from Delta Air Lines
(Delta). The following presents FAA's response to the comment.
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Request for an Exception To Clarify a Compliance Time
Delta requested that an exception be added to paragraph (q) of the
proposed AD to clarify a compliance time that refers to an EASA AD
effective date. Delta stated that tasks 282400-G0001-1-C and 282400-
P0001-1-C in the Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS),
Part 3, Revision 08, dated October 2, 2023, have a compliance time that
states ``24 Months from the Effective Date of the EASA Airworthiness
Directive that is expected to be issued to mandate this change, without
exceeding the current 29 000 FH.'' Delta stated the reason for the
request is to include a clear statement in the exception that will
include the document that references the EASA AD effective date.
The FAA agrees the compliance time is not clearly defined. The FAA
has added an exception to paragraph (q)(6) of this AD to clarify that
the 24-month compliance time refers to the effective date of this AD.
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
comments 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, and any other changes described previously, 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
The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2023-0199. This service information
specifies new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations for
airplane structures, including the repetitive operational tests
required by EASA AD 2013-0251, dated October 15, 2013; Correction dated
October 16, 2013; and EASA AD 2020-0054, dated March 11, 2020 (which
correspond to FAA AD 2014-15-09 and FAA AD 2020-15-09).
This AD also requires EASA AD 2021-0248, which the Director of the
Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of
September 27, 2022 (87 FR 51585, August 23, 2022).
This AD also requires EASA AD 2020-0054, which the Director of the
Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of
September 3, 2020 (85 FR 45767, July 30, 2020).
This AD also requires Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3195,
Revision 01, dated February 6, 2014, which the Director of the Federal
Register approved for incorporation by reference as of September 5,
2014 (79 FR 44663, August 1, 2014).
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 142 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 2022-16-07 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).
Estimated Costs for Other Retained Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Retained actions from AD 2014-15-09 6 work-hours x $85 per $0 $510 $72,420
and AD 2020-15-09. hour = $510.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The agency has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need on-condition actions:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255.... $35,000 $35,255
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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.
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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) 2014-15-09, Amendment 39-17911
(79 FR 44663, August 1, 2014); AD 2020-15-09, Amendment 39-21172 (85 FR
45767, July 30, 2020); and AD 2022-16-07, Amendment 39-22136 (87 FR
51585, August 23, 2022); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2024-08-05 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22738; Docket No. FAA-2024-0040;
Project Identifier MCAI-2023-01196-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective July 19, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces the ADs identified in paragraphs (b)(1) through
(3) of this AD.
(1) AD 2014-15-09, Amendment 39-17911 (79 FR 44663, August 1,
2014) (AD 2014-15-09).
(2) AD 2020-15-09, Amendment 39-21172 (85 FR 45767, July 30,
2020) (AD 2020-15-09).
(3) AD 2022-16-07, Amendment 39-22136 (87 FR 51585, August 23,
2022) (AD 2022-16-07).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223,
-223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342,
-343, -841, and -941 airplanes, certificated in any category, with
an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate
of airworthiness issued on or before October 2, 2023.
(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 a safety-significant latent failure (that
is not annunciated) that, in combination with one or more other
specific failures or events, could result in a hazardous or
catastrophic failure condition.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Repetitive Operational Tests of Spoiler Servo-Controls
(SSCs) for Certain Airplanes, With Removed References to Model A340
Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2014-15-09, with removed references to Model A340 service
information. For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -
243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes: At the latest of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)
through (3) of this AD, accomplish an operational test of the
hydraulic locking function on each SSC (any type), when fitted on
the Blue or Yellow hydraulic circuits, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3195,
Revision 01, dated February 6, 2014. Repeat the operational test
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 48 months. Accomplishing the
revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required
by paragraph (p) of this AD terminates the requirements of this
paragraph.
(1) Within 48 months since first flight of the airplane.
(2) Within 48 months since accomplishing the most recent
operational test, as specified in Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT)
A330-27A3185; dated January 4, 2012.
(3) Within 24 months after September 5, 2014 (the effective date
of AD 2014-15-09).
(h) Retained Credit for Previous Actions for Paragraph (g) of This AD,
With Removed References to Model A340 Service Information
This paragraph restates the credit provided in paragraph (h) of
AD 2014-15-09, with removed references to Model A340 service
information. This paragraph provides credit for the actions required
by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
September 5, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-15-09) using Airbus
Service Bulletin A330-27-3195, dated December 7, 2012.
(i) Retained Replacement of Affected SSCs Found During the Test
Required by Paragraph (g) of This AD, With Removed References to Model
A340 Service Information
This paragraph restates the replacement required by paragraph
(i) of AD 2014-15-09, with removed references to Model A340 service
information. If, during any operational test required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, the hydraulic locking function of an SSC fails the
test, before further flight, replace the affected SSC with a
serviceable part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3195, Revision 01, dated February
6, 2014.
(j) Retained No Terminating Action for Paragraph (g) of This AD, With
No Changes
This paragraph restates the no terminating action statement
specified in paragraph (j) of AD 2014-15-09, with no changes. Doing
the replacement required by paragraph (i) of this AD is not
terminating action for the repetitive operational tests required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(k) Retained Repetitive Operational Tests and Replacement of Affected
SSCs for Model A330-941 Airplanes, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2020-15-09, with no changes. For Model A330-941 airplanes: Except as
specified in paragraph (l) of this AD: Comply with all required
actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with,
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0054, dated
March 11, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0054). Accomplishing the revision of
the existing maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph
(p) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
(l) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0054, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph
(h) of AD 2020-15-09, with no changes. The ``Remarks'' section of
EASA AD 2020-0054 does not apply to this AD.
(m) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection
Program, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2022-16-07, with no changes. For airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before July 1, 2021: Except as specified
in paragraph (n) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2021-
0248, dated November 15, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0248). Accomplishing the
revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required
by paragraph (p) of this AD terminates the requirements of this
paragraph.
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(n) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0248, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph
(j) of AD 2022-16-07, with no changes.
(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0248 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using September 27, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-
16-07).
(2) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2021-0248 do not apply to this AD.
(3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0248 specifies revising ``the
approved AMP [aircraft maintenance program]'' within 12 months after
its effective date, but this AD requires revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, within 90 days
after September 27, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-16-07).
(4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in
paragraph (3) of EASA 2021-0248 is at the applicable ``associated
thresholds,'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3)
of EASA AD 2021-0248, or within 90 days after September 27, 2022
(the effective date of AD 2022-16-07), whichever occurs later.
(5) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA
AD 2021-0248 do not apply to this AD.
(6) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2021-0248 does not apply
to this AD.
(o) Retained Provisions on Alternative Actions and Intervals, With a
New Exception
This paragraph restates the provisions specified in paragraph
(k) of AD 2022-16-07, with a new exception. Except as required by
paragraph (p) of this AD, after the existing maintenance or
inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (m) 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 2021-0248.
(p) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program
Except as specified in paragraph (q) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2023-0199, dated November 17, 2023 (EASA AD
2023-0199). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance
or inspection program required by this paragraph terminates the
requirements of paragraphs (g), (k), and (m) of this AD.
(q) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023-0199
(1) This AD does not adopt the requirements specified in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2023-0199.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023-0199 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 AD 2023-0199 is at the applicable ``associated
thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of
EASA AD 2023-0199, 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) and (5) of EASA AD 2023-0199.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2023-0199.
(6) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2023-
0199 specifies the compliance time for tasks 282400-G0001-1-C and
282400-P0001-1-C as ``24 Months from the Effective Date of the EASA
Airworthiness Directive that is expected to be issued to mandate
this change, without exceeding the current 29 000 FH'', this AD
requires using within 24 months after the effective date of this AD,
without exceeding the current 29,000 flight hour interval.
(r) New Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (p) 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 2023-0199.
(s) 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 (t)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any service information
referenced in EASA AD 2020-0054 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (s)(2) of this AD, RC
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
(t) Additional Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206-231-3229; email
[email protected].
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (u)(8) of this AD.
(u) 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 19, 2024.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0199,
dated November 17, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 27, 2022 (87 FR 51585, August 23, 2022).
(i) EASA AD 2021-0248, dated November 15, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 3, 2020 (85 FR 45767, July 30, 2020).
(i) EASA AD 2020-0054, dated March 11, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(6) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 5, 2014 (79 FR 44663, August 1, 2014).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3195, Revision 01, dated
February 6, 2014.
(ii) [Reserved]
(7) For EASA AD 2020-0054, EASA AD 2021-0248, and EASA AD 2023-
0199, 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.
(8) For Airbus service information, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93
45 80; email airbus.com">airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; website airbus.com.
(9) 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.
(10) 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].
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Issued on April 17, 2024.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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