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(5) Where paragraphs (b) through (h) of
ANAC AD 2023–11–02 specify on-condition
actions based on the results of the ODS
sensing element inspections required by
paragraphs (b)(1), (c)(1), (d)(1), (e)(1), (f)(1),
and (g)(1) of ANAC AD 2023–11–02, this AD
requires performing all applicable oncondition actions before further flight after
each inspection.
(6) This AD does not adopt paragraph (k)
of ANAC AD 2023–11–02.
(7) Where paragraph (l) of ANAC AD 2023–
11–02 specifies ‘‘Record compliance with
this [ANAC] AD in the applicable
maintenance log book,’’ for this AD, record
compliance with this FAA AD.
(i) No Return of Parts Requirement
Although the material referenced in ANAC
AD 2023–11–02 specifies to send removed
parts to the manufacturer, this AD does not
include that requirement.
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(j) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits, as described in 14
CFR 21.197 and 21.199, are not allowed.
(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) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 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 ANAC; or ANAC’s
authorized Designee. If approved by the
ANAC Designee, the approval must include
the Designee’s authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as required by paragraphs (i) and (k)(2) of this
AD, if any material referenced in ANAC AD
2023–11–02 contains steps in the
Accomplishment Instructions or figures that
are labeled as RC, the instructions in RC
steps, including subparagraphs under an RC
step and any figures identified in an RC step,
must be done to comply with this AD; any
steps including substeps under those steps,
that are not identified as RC are
recommended. The instructions in steps,
including substeps under those steps, 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 instructions identified
as RC can be done and the airplane can be
put back in an airworthy condition. Any
substitutions or changes to instructions
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identified as RC require approval of an
AMOC. If a step or substep is labeled ‘‘RC
Exempt,’’ then the RC requirement is
removed from that step or substep.
(l) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Krista Greer, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 206–231–
3221; email: krista.greer@faa.gov.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
the material listed in this paragraph under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as
applicable to do the actions required by this
AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil
(ANAC) AD 2023–11–02, effective November
21, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For ANAC material identified in this
AD, contact ANAC, Aeronautical Products
Certification Branch (GGCP), Rua Dr. Orlando
Feirabend Filho, 230—Centro Empresarial
Aquarius—Torre B—Andares 14 a 18, Parque
Residencial Aquarius, CEP 12.246–190—São
José dos Campos—SP, Brazil; telephone 55
(12) 3203–6600; email pac@anac.gov.br;
website anac.gov.br/en/. You may find this
material on the ANAC website at
sistemas.anac.gov.br/certificacao/DA/
DAE.asp.
(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 October 4, 2024.
Peter A. White,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate
Management Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2024–24453 Filed 10–23–24; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2024–1892; Project
Identifier MCAI–2024–00198–T; Amendment
39–22860; AD 2024–20–01]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023–07–
13 which applied to certain Airbus SAS
Model A350–941 and –1041 airplanes.
AD 2023–07–13 required repetitive
detailed inspections of the lower
attachment studs on the AFT galley
complex and, depending on findings,
replacement of the lower attachment
studs. This AD was prompted by a
determination that additional airplanes
are affected, and that all affected parts
must be replaced with serviceable parts.
This AD continues to require the actions
in AD 2023–07–13, adds airplanes to the
applicability, and requires the
replacement of all affected parts; as
specified in 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 November
29, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of November 29, 2024.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2024–1892; 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 identified in this
AD, contact EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 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 at regulations.gov
under Docket No. FAA–2024–1892.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dat
Le, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7300;
email dat.v.le@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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Background
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The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2023–07–13,
Amendment 39–22415 (88 FR 31169,
May 16, 2023) (AD 2023–07–13). AD
2023–07–13 applied to certain Airbus
SAS Model A350–941 and –1041
airplanes. AD 2023–07–13 required
repetitive detailed inspections of the
lower attachment studs on the AFT
galley complex for damage (i.e., stress
marks, dents, bumps, corrosion,
contamination, cracks, and scratches)
and correct installation and, depending
on findings, replacement of the lower
attachment stud. The FAA issued AD
2023–07–13 to address broken lower
attachment studs having Part Number
(P/N) XP14–070–007800 on the AFT
galley complex.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on July 23, 2024 (89 FR 59709).
The NPRM was prompted by AD 2024–
0078, dated March 20, 2024, issued by
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for
the Member States of the European
Union (EASA AD 2024–0078) (also
referred to as the MCAI). The MCAI
states that additional airplanes are
affected, and that all lower attachment
studs having P/N XP14–070–007800, on
the AFT galley complex must be
replaced. Broken lower attachment
studs on the AFT galley complex, if not
addressed, could lead to galley
detachment, resulting in injury to
airplane occupants and reduced
capacity for emergency evacuation of
the airplane.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
continue to require the actions in AD
2023–07–13, add airplanes to the
applicability, and require the
replacement of all affected parts, as
specified in EASA AD 2024–0078. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2024–1892.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on
the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
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 and
determined that air safety requires
adopting this AD as proposed.
Action
Labor cost
Retained actions from AD 2023–07–13 .............
New actions ........................................................
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .................
7 work-hours × $85 per hour = $595 .................
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.
Material Incorporated by Reference
Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2024–0078 specifies
repetitive detailed inspections for
damaged and incorrectly installed lower
attachment studs having P/N XP14–
070–007800 on the AFT galley complex
and, depending on findings,
replacement of the lower attachment
studs, and eventual replacement of all
affected lower attachment studs having
P/N XP14–070–007800. EASA AD
2024–0078 specifies that replacement of
all lower attachment studs having P/N
XP14–070–007800 on all affected AFT
galleys constitutes a terminating action
for the repetitive detailed inspections.
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 13 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
Parts cost
Cost per
product
$0
95
Cost on U.S.
operators
$170
690
$2,210
8,970
Authority for This Rulemaking
Regulatory Findings
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
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.
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.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by:
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2023–07–13, Amendment 39–
22415 (88 FR 31169, May 16, 2023); and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
■
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2024–20–01 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
22860; Docket No. FAA–2024–1892;
Project Identifier MCAI–2024–00198–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective November 29, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2023–07–13,
Amendment 39–22415 (88 FR 31169, May 16,
2023) (AD 2023–07–13).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A350–941 and –1041 airplanes, certificated
in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2024–0078, dated March 20, 2024 (EASA AD
2024–0078).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of
broken lower attachment studs having P/N
XP14–070–007800 on the AFT galley
complex. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address broken lower attachment studs
having XP14–070–007800 on the AFT galley
complex. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could lead to galley module
detachment, resulting in injury to airplane
occupants and reduced capacity for
emergency evacuation of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2024–0078.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024–0078
(1) Where EASA AD 2024–0078 refers to
‘‘04 October 2022 [the effective date of EASA
AD 2022–0196],’’ this AD requires using June
20, 2023 (the effective date of AD 2023–07–
13).
(2) Where EASA AD 2024–0078 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(3) Where paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4)
of EASA AD 2024–0078 specify actions ‘‘in
accordance with approved instructions
issued by Airbus DOA,’’ this AD requires
replacing that text with ‘‘in accordance with
approved instructions issued by the Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, 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.’’
(4) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’
section of EASA AD 2024–0078.
(i) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
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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: AMOC@faa.gov.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2023–07–13 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of EASA AD 2024–
0078 that are required by paragraph (g) of this
AD.
(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 DOA. If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, if
any material contains paragraphs that are
labeled as RC, the instructions in RC
paragraphs, including subparagraphs under
an RC paragraph, must be done to comply
with this AD; any paragraphs, including
subparagraphs under those paragraphs, that
are not identified as RC are recommended.
The instructions in paragraphs, including
subparagraphs under those paragraphs, 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 instructions identified
as RC can be done and the airplane can be
put back in an airworthy condition. Any
substitutions or changes to instructions
identified as RC require approval of an
AMOC.
(j) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Dat Le, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–
7300; email dat.v.le@faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as
applicable to do the actions required by this
AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2024–0078, dated March 20,
2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2024–0078, 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.
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(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 September 23, 2024.
Peter A. White,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate
Management Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2024–24465 Filed 10–23–24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2024–2331; Project
Identifier MCAI–2024–00169–E; Amendment
39–22867; AD 2024–20–08]
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
(RRD) Model Trent XWB–97 engines.
This AD was prompted by the
manufacturer revising the existing
engine time limits manual (TLM) to
introduce new or more restrictive
instructions and associated thresholds
and intervals for life-limited parts. This
AD requires revising the airworthiness
limitations section (ALS) of the
operator’s existing approved engine
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive instructions and associated
thresholds and intervals for life-limited
parts, as specified in a European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD,
which is incorporated by reference
(IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 8,
2024.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of November 8, 2024.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by December 9, 2024.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2024-1892; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00198-T;
Amendment 39-22860; AD 2024-20-01]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-07-13
which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes.
AD 2023-07-13 required repetitive detailed inspections of the lower
attachment studs on the AFT galley complex and, depending on findings,
replacement of the lower attachment studs. This AD was prompted by a
determination that additional airplanes are affected, and that all
affected parts must be replaced with serviceable parts. This AD
continues to require the actions in AD 2023-07-13, adds airplanes to
the applicability, and requires the replacement of all affected parts;
as specified in 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 November 29, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 29,
2024.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-1892; 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 identified 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 at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-1892.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dat Le, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-
7300; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2023-07-13, Amendment 39-22415 (88 FR
31169, May 16, 2023) (AD 2023-07-13). AD 2023-07-13 applied to certain
Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. AD 2023-07-13 required
repetitive detailed inspections of the lower attachment studs on the
AFT galley complex for damage (i.e., stress marks, dents, bumps,
corrosion, contamination, cracks, and scratches) and correct
installation and, depending on findings, replacement of the lower
attachment stud. The FAA issued AD 2023-07-13 to address broken lower
attachment studs having Part Number (P/N) XP14-070-007800 on the AFT
galley complex.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 23, 2024 (89 FR
59709). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2024-0078, dated March 20, 2024,
issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of
the European Union (EASA AD 2024-0078) (also referred to as the MCAI).
The MCAI states that additional airplanes are affected, and that all
lower attachment studs having P/N XP14-070-007800, on the AFT galley
complex must be replaced. Broken lower attachment studs on the AFT
galley complex, if not addressed, could lead to galley detachment,
resulting in injury to airplane occupants and reduced capacity for
emergency evacuation of the airplane.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to continue to require the actions in
AD 2023-07-13, add airplanes to the applicability, and require the
replacement of all affected parts, as specified in EASA AD 2024-0078.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-1892.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
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 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2024-0078 specifies repetitive detailed inspections for
damaged and incorrectly installed lower attachment studs having P/N
XP14-070-007800 on the AFT galley complex and, depending on findings,
replacement of the lower attachment studs, and eventual replacement of
all affected lower attachment studs having P/N XP14-070-007800. EASA AD
2024-0078 specifies that replacement of all lower attachment studs
having P/N XP14-070-007800 on all affected AFT galleys constitutes a
terminating action for the repetitive detailed inspections.
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 13 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
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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 2023-07-13...... 2 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $170 $2,210
= $170.
New actions.............................. 7 work-hours x $85 per hour 95 690 8,970
= $595.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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) 2023-07-13, Amendment 39-22415
(88 FR 31169, May 16, 2023); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
[[Page 84803]]
2024-20-01 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22860; Docket No. FAA-2024-1892;
Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00198-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 29,
2024.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2023-07-13, Amendment 39-22415 (88 FR 31169,
May 16, 2023) (AD 2023-07-13).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0078, dated March 20,
2024 (EASA AD 2024-0078).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of broken lower attachment studs
having P/N XP14-070-007800 on the AFT galley complex. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address broken lower attachment studs having
XP14-070-007800 on the AFT galley complex. The unsafe condition, if
not addressed, could lead to galley module detachment, resulting in
injury to airplane occupants and reduced capacity for emergency
evacuation 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, EASA AD 2024-0078.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024-0078
(1) Where EASA AD 2024-0078 refers to ``04 October 2022 [the
effective date of EASA AD 2022-0196],'' this AD requires using June
20, 2023 (the effective date of AD 2023-07-13).
(2) Where EASA AD 2024-0078 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(3) Where paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of EASA AD 2024-0078
specify actions ``in accordance with approved instructions issued by
Airbus DOA,'' this AD requires replacing that text with ``in
accordance with approved instructions issued by the Manager, Large
Aircraft Section, 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.''
(4) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2024-0078.
(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:
[email protected].
(i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2023-07-13 are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of EASA AD 2024-0078 that are
required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(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 DOA. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, if any material contains paragraphs
that are labeled as RC, the instructions in RC paragraphs, including
subparagraphs under an RC paragraph, must be done to comply with
this AD; any paragraphs, including subparagraphs under those
paragraphs, that are not identified as RC are recommended. The
instructions in paragraphs, including subparagraphs under those
paragraphs, 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
instructions identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be
put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to
instructions identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
(j) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Dat Le, Aviation
Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516-228-7300; email [email protected].
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions
required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0078,
dated March 20, 2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2024-0078, 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].
Issued on September 23, 2024.
Peter A. White,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-24465 Filed 10-23-24; 8:45 am]
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