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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.
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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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2024–25–10 Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd &
Co KG: Amendment 39–22912; Docket
No. FAA–2024–2664; Project Identifier
MCAI–2024–00518–E.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective February 18, 2025.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Rolls-Royce
Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Model Trent XWB–
97 engines as identified in European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency
AD 2024–0174–E, dated September 5, 2024
(EASA AD 2024–0174–E).
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 7200, Engine (Turbine/Turboprop);
7310, Engine Fuel Distribution.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of
damage to the main fuel hose assembly of the
fuel manifold, which resulted in an in-flight
shut down. The FAA is issuing this AD to
prevent damage to the main fuel hose
assembly of the fuel manifold. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in a
controlled, temporary engine fire and heat
damage to the exterior and interior of the
engine nacelle (thrust reverser C-ducts),
which in combination with additional
failures, could lead to a more severe engine
fire and result in damage to the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Do all required actions within the
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2024–0174–E.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024–0174–E
(1) Where EASA AD 2024–0174–E refers to
its effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’
paragraph of EASA AD 2024–0174–E.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, AIR–520 Continued
Operational Safety 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 local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the Manager, AIR–520 Continued
Operational Safety Branch, send it to the
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attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k) of this AD and email to:
AMOC@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(j) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone: (781) 238–7146;
email: barbara.caufield@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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) Emergency AD 2024–0174–E, dated
September 5, 2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA material identified in this
AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221
8999 000; email: ADs@easa.europa.eu;
website: easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA,
Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
(5) You may view this material at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov.
Issued on December 13, 2024.
Peter A. White,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate
Management Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2024–0770; Project
Identifier MCAI–2024–00039–T; Amendment
39–22913; AD 2024–25–11]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022–19–
02, which applied to certain Airbus SAS
SUMMARY:
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Model A330–200, –200 Freighter, and
–300 series airplanes; and Model A330–
841 and A330–941 airplanes. AD 2022–
19–02 required revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations.
This AD was prompted by a
determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are
necessary. This AD continues to require
certain actions in AD–2022–19–02, and
requires revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations; as
specified in a European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is
incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 7,
2025.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of March 7, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of December 22, 2022 (87 FR
68891, November 17, 2022).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2024–0770; 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–2024–0770.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St.,
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Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 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 2022–19–02,
Amendment 39–22171 (87 FR 68891,
November 17, 2022) (AD 2022–19–02).
AD 2022–19–02 applied to certain
Airbus SAS Model A330–200, –200
Freighter, and –300 series airplanes; and
Model A330–841 and A330–941
airplanes. AD 2022–19–02 required
revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate additional new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations.
The FAA issued AD 2022–19–02 to
address the failure of system
components, which could reduce the
controllability of the airplane.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on April 1, 2024 (89 FR 22358).
The NPRM was prompted by AD 2024–
0014, dated January 10, 2024, issued by
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for
the Member States of the European
Union (EASA AD 2024–0014) (also
referred to as the MCAI). The MCAI
states that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations have been
developed.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
continue to require certain actions in
AD 2022–19–02, and to require revising
the existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate
new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations, as specified in EASA AD
2024–0014. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the failure of system
components. The unsafe condition, if
not addressed, could reduce the
controllability of the airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2024–0770.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from
Delta Air Lines (Delta). The following
presents the comments received on the
NPRM and the FAA’s response to each
relevant comment.
Request To Supersede Two ADs for
Certain Airplanes
Delta requested that the FAA
supersede FAA AD 2013–16–11,
Amendment 39–17549 (78 FR 52405,
August 23, 2013) (AD 2013–16–11) and
FAA AD 2013–22–02, Amendment 39–
17634 (78 FR 65187, October 31, 2013)
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(AD 2013–22–02) for the Airbus SAS
Model A330–300 series airplanes in
their applicability, since the actions in
the proposed AD would duplicate the
requirements of those ADs. Delta noted
that the proposed AD would continue to
require certain actions in AD 2022–19–
02 and would require revising the
existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate
new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations, specifically, Airbus A330
ALS Part 4 Revision 9, dated October 2,
2023, (A330 ALS Part 4 Revision 9) as
specified in EASA AD 2024–0014. Delta
added that the A330 ALS Part 4
Revision 9 includes two new tasks that
duplicate the requirements in AD 2013–
16–11 and AD 2013–22–02, providing
an equivalent level of safety. Delta noted
that those FAA ADs did not IBR the
corresponding EASA ADs mentioned in
the two new tasks. Delta stated that FAA
AD 2013–16–11 requires a trimmable
horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA)
ball screw shaft integrity test in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A330–27–3191, dated
June 7, 2012, while task 274400–00006–
1–E of A330 ALS Part 4 Revision 9
requires that integrity check with the
same compliance time and gives credit
for the last inspection using that service
information. Delta added that FAA AD
2013–22–02 requires repetitive
inspections of the gaps between the
screw shaft and the tie rod teeth of the
THSA in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A330–27–
3179, Revision 01, while task 274400–
00005–1–E requires those inspections
with the same compliance time and
gives credit for the last inspection using
that service information.
The FAA disagrees with the
commenter’s request because AD 2013–
16–11 and AD 2013–22–02 are
applicable not only to Airbus SAS
Model A330–300 series airplanes, but
also to Model A340–200 and –300 series
airplanes fitted with THSAs having
specific part numbers. The A330 ALS
Part 4 Revision 9 tasks are applicable to
THSAs with Part Number (P/N) 47147–
710, while FAA AD 2013–16–11 is
applicable to any THSAs with P/N
47147–500 or P/N 47147–700, and FAA
AD 2013–22–02 requires inspection of
any THSA having P/N 47147–500 or P/
N 47147–700. Furthermore, compliance
times and corrective actions, including
the replacement of the affected part, are
more detailed in the ADs than in the
A330 ALS Part 4 Revision 9.
Additionally, EASA did not terminate
or supersede EASA ADs 2012–0061R1,
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dated November 30, 2012 (which
corresponds to FAA AD 2013–22–02)
and 2012–0210, dated October 11, 2012
(which corresponds to FAA AD 2013–
16–11). The FAA has not changed this
AD as a result of this comment.
Additional Changes Made to This Final
Rule
The FAA revised the Costs of
Compliance Section of this final rule to
include the estimated costs of retained
actions, which were inadvertently
omitted from the NPRM.
The FAA also added paragraph (m) of
this AD to specify terminating action for
certain other ADs and added those ADs
to paragraph (b) of this AD. The FAA
intended to carry over this terminating
action from AD 2022–19–02.
The FAA also removed paragraph
(m)(3) of the proposed AD, which
related to using service information
with required for compliance (RC)
tagging, since the required service
information does not use RC tagging.
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.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2024–
0014. This material specifies new or
more restrictive airworthiness
limitations for airplane structures and
safe life limits.
This AD also requires EASA AD
2021–0250, dated November 17, 2021,
which the Director of the Federal
Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of December 22, 2022 (87
FR 68891, November 17, 2022).
This material is reasonably available
because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course
of business or by the means identified
in the ADDRESSES section.
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Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 140 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 2022–19–02 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).
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,
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on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by:
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2022–19–02, Amendment 39–
22171 (87 FR 68891, November 17,
2022); and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
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2024–25–11 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
22913; Docket No. FAA–2024–0770;
Project Identifier MCAI–2024–00039–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective March 7, 2025.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 2022–19–02,
Amendment 39–22171 (87 FR 68891,
November 17, 2022) (AD 2022–19–02).
(2) This AD affects AD 2014–16–22,
Amendment 39–17946 (79 FR 49442, August
21, 2014) (AD 2014–16–22).
(3) This AD affects AD 2017–25–13,
Amendment 39–19127 (82 FR 59960,
December 18, 2017) (AD 2017–25–13).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes
specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (5) of
this AD, certificated in any category, with an
original airworthiness certificate or original
export certificate of airworthiness issued on
or before October 2, 2023.
(1) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, and
–243 airplanes.
(2) Model A330–223F and –243F airplanes.
(3) Model A330–301, –302, –303, –321,
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes.
(4) Model A330–841 airplanes.
(5) Model A330–941 airplanes.
(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 the failure of system
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components. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could reduce the controllability of
the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Revision of the Existing
Maintenance or Inspection Program, With
No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (o) of AD 2022–19–02, 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 (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times
specified in, and in accordance with,
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2021–0250, dated November 17,
2021 (EASA AD 2021–0250). Accomplishing
the revision of the existing maintenance or
inspection program required by paragraph (j)
of this AD terminates the requirements of this
paragraph.
(h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–
0250, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions
specified in paragraph (p) of AD 2022–19–02,
with no changes.
(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0250 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using
December 22, 2022 (the effective date of AD
2022–19–02).
(2) The requirements specified in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2021–
0250 do not apply to this AD.
(3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021–0250
specifies to ‘‘revise 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 December 22, 2022 (the effective
date of AD 2022–19–02).
(4) The initial compliance time for doing
the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA
2021–0250 is at the applicable ‘‘limitations
and associated thresholds’’ as incorporated
by the requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA
AD 2021–0250, or within 90 days after
December 22, 2022 (the effective date of AD
2022–19–02), whichever occurs later.
(5) The provisions specified in paragraphs
(4) and (5) of EASA AD 2021–0250 do not
apply to this AD.
(6) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2021–0250 does not apply to this AD.
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(i) Retained Restrictions on Alternative
Actions, and Intervals With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (q) of AD 2022–19–02, with no
changes. Except as specified in paragraph (j)
of this AD: After the existing maintenance or
inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections) and
intervals are allowed unless they are
approved as specified in the provisions of the
‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section of EASA AD
2021–0250.
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(j) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance
or Inspection Program
Except as specified in paragraph (k) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2024–0014,
dated January 10, 2024 (EASA AD 2024–
0014). Accomplishing the revision of the
existing maintenance or inspection program
required by this paragraph terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(k) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024–0014
(1) This AD does not adopt the
requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and
(2) of EASA AD 2024–0014.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0014
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 2024–0014 is at the applicable
‘‘limitations’’ as incorporated by the
requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD
2024–0014, 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 2024–0014.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’
section of EASA AD 2024–0014.
(l) New Provisions for Alternative Actions
and Intervals
After the existing maintenance or
inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (j) 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
2024–0014.
(m) Terminating Action for AD 2014–16–22
and AD 2017–25–13
(1) Accomplishing the action required by
task number 213100–00001–1–E of ‘‘the
ALS’’ as specified in EASA AD 2021–0250 or
‘‘the ALS’’ as specified in EASA AD 2024–
0014, within the compliance time specified
for that task terminates all requirements of
AD 2014–16–22, for Airbus SAS Model
A330–200, –200 Freighter, and –300 series
airplanes only.
(2) Accomplishing the action required by
task number 274400–00004–1–E of ‘‘the
ALS’’ as specified in EASA AD 2021–0250 or
‘‘the ALS’’ as specified in EASA AD 2024–
0014, within the compliance time specified
for that task terminates all requirements of
AD 2017–25–13 for Airbus SAS Model
A330–200, –200 Freighter, and –300 series
airplanes only.
(n) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, AIR–520, Continued
Operational Safety Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
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send your request to your principal inspector
or responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the certification office,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (o) 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, AIR–520, Continued
Operational Safety Branch, FAA; or EASA; or
Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(o) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206–231–3229;
email: vladimir.ulyanov@faa.gov.
(p) 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 March 7, 2025.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2024–0014, dated January 10,
2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on December 22, 2022 (87
FR 68891, November 17, 2022).
(i) EASA AD 2021–0250, dated November
17, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For EASA AD 2024–0014 and EASA AD
2021–0250, contact EASA, KonradAdenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 8999 000; email ADs@
easa.europa.eu; website easa.europa.eu. You
may find these EASA ADs on the EASA
website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
(6) You may view this material that is
incorporated by reference at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
(7) You may view this 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 December 13, 2024.
Suzanne Masterson,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate
Management Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2025–02038 Filed 1–30–25; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2024–2715; Project
Identifier MCAI–2024–00621–T; Amendment
39–22919; AD 2024–26–04]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023–09–
01, which applied to all Airbus SAS
Model A318 series airplanes; Model
A319 series airplanes; Model A320–211,
–212, –214, –216, –231, –232, –233,
–251N, –252N, –253N, –271N, –272N,
and –273N airplanes; and Model A321
series airplanes. AD 2023–09–01 was
prompted by a report that certain
overheat detection system (OHDS)
sensing elements installed at certain
positions might not properly detect
thermal bleed leak events due to a
quality escape during the manufacturing
process. AD 2023–09–01 required a onetime detailed inspection of each affected
part installed at an affected position and
replacement if necessary and prohibited
the installation of affected parts at
affected positions. Since the FAA issued
AD 2023–09–01, a new airplane model
(A321–253NY) has been certified by
EASA, on which affected parts could be
installed in service. This AD continues
to require the actions in AD 2023–09–
01, and revises the applicability to
include Model A321–253NY airplanes,
as specified in a European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD,
which is incorporated by reference. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective February 18,
2025.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of February 18, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
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of certain other publications listed in
this AD as of June 26, 2023 (88 FR
32628, May 22, 2023).
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by March 17, 2025.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
regulations.gov. Follow the instructions
for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2024–2715; 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 street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.
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.
• For Kidde Aerospace & Defense
material identified in this AD, contact
Kidde Aerospace & Defense, 4200
Airport Drive NW, Wilson, NC 27896;
phone: 252–246–7134; fax: 252–246–
7181; email: avionicssupport@
collins.com; website
kiddeaerospace.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 at regulations.gov
under Docket No. FAA–2024–2715.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Rodina, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206–
231–3225; email dan.rodina@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any
written data, views, or arguments about
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this final rule. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2024–2715; Project Identifier MCAI–
2024–00621–T’’ at the beginning of your
comments. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the final
rule, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. The FAA will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this final rule
because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business
Information (CBI) as described in the
following paragraph, and other
information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments
received, without change, to
regulations.gov, including any personal
information you provide. The agency
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received
about this final rule.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial
information that is both customarily and
actually treated as private by its owner.
Under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt
from public disclosure. If your
comments responsive to this AD contain
commercial or financial information
that is customarily treated as private,
that you actually treat as private, and
that is relevant or responsive to this AD,
it is important that you clearly designate
the submitted comments as CBI. Please
mark each page of your submission
containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA
will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they
will not be placed in the public docket
of this AD. Submissions containing CBI
should be sent to Dan Rodina, Aviation
Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 206–231–3225; email
dan.rodina@faa.gov. Any commentary
that the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be
placed in the public docket for this
rulemaking.
Background
The FAA issued AD 2023–09–01,
Amendment 39–22424 (88 FR 32628,
May 22, 2023) (AD 2023–09–01), for all
Airbus SAS Model A318 series
airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes;
Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216,
–231, –232, –233, –251N, –252N,
–253N, –271N, –272N, and –273N
airplanes; and Model A321 series
airplanes. AD 2023–09–01 was
prompted by an MCAI originated by
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for
the Member States of the European
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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2024-0770; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00039-T;
Amendment 39-22913; AD 2024-25-11]
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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) 2022-19-
02, which applied to certain Airbus SAS
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Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and Model
A330-841 and A330-941 airplanes. AD 2022-19-02 required revising the
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This AD
was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD continues to require
certain actions in AD-2022-19-02, and requires revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or
more restrictive airworthiness limitations; as specified in a European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by
reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 7, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 7,
2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
December 22, 2022 (87 FR 68891, November 17, 2022).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-0770; 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-2024-0770.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 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 2022-19-02, Amendment 39-22171 (87 FR
68891, November 17, 2022) (AD 2022-19-02). AD 2022-19-02 applied to
certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series
airplanes; and Model A330-841 and A330-941 airplanes. AD 2022-19-02
required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations. The FAA issued AD 2022-19-02 to address the
failure of system components, which could reduce the controllability of
the airplane.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 1, 2024 (89 FR
22358). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2024-0014, dated January 10, 2024,
issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of
the European Union (EASA AD 2024-0014) (also referred to as the MCAI).
The MCAI states that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations
have been developed.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to continue to require certain
actions in AD 2022-19-02, and to require revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or
more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in EASA AD
2024-0014. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the failure of system
components. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could reduce the
controllability of the airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-0770.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from Delta Air Lines (Delta). The
following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's
response to each relevant comment.
Request To Supersede Two ADs for Certain Airplanes
Delta requested that the FAA supersede FAA AD 2013-16-11, Amendment
39-17549 (78 FR 52405, August 23, 2013) (AD 2013-16-11) and FAA AD
2013-22-02, Amendment 39-17634 (78 FR 65187, October 31, 2013) (AD
2013-22-02) for the Airbus SAS Model A330-300 series airplanes in their
applicability, since the actions in the proposed AD would duplicate the
requirements of those ADs. Delta noted that the proposed AD would
continue to require certain actions in AD 2022-19-02 and would require
revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable,
to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations,
specifically, Airbus A330 ALS Part 4 Revision 9, dated October 2, 2023,
(A330 ALS Part 4 Revision 9) as specified in EASA AD 2024-0014. Delta
added that the A330 ALS Part 4 Revision 9 includes two new tasks that
duplicate the requirements in AD 2013-16-11 and AD 2013-22-02,
providing an equivalent level of safety. Delta noted that those FAA ADs
did not IBR the corresponding EASA ADs mentioned in the two new tasks.
Delta stated that FAA AD 2013-16-11 requires a trimmable horizontal
stabilizer actuator (THSA) ball screw shaft integrity test in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A330-27-3191, dated June 7, 2012, while task 274400-
00006-1-E of A330 ALS Part 4 Revision 9 requires that integrity check
with the same compliance time and gives credit for the last inspection
using that service information. Delta added that FAA AD 2013-22-02
requires repetitive inspections of the gaps between the screw shaft and
the tie rod teeth of the THSA in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3179,
Revision 01, while task 274400-00005-1-E requires those inspections
with the same compliance time and gives credit for the last inspection
using that service information.
The FAA disagrees with the commenter's request because AD 2013-16-
11 and AD 2013-22-02 are applicable not only to Airbus SAS Model A330-
300 series airplanes, but also to Model A340-200 and -300 series
airplanes fitted with THSAs having specific part numbers. The A330 ALS
Part 4 Revision 9 tasks are applicable to THSAs with Part Number (P/N)
47147-710, while FAA AD 2013-16-11 is applicable to any THSAs with P/N
47147-500 or P/N 47147-700, and FAA AD 2013-22-02 requires inspection
of any THSA having P/N 47147-500 or P/N 47147-700. Furthermore,
compliance times and corrective actions, including the replacement of
the affected part, are more detailed in the ADs than in the A330 ALS
Part 4 Revision 9. Additionally, EASA did not terminate or supersede
EASA ADs 2012-0061R1,
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dated November 30, 2012 (which corresponds to FAA AD 2013-22-02) and
2012-0210, dated October 11, 2012 (which corresponds to FAA AD 2013-16-
11). The FAA has not changed this AD as a result of this comment.
Additional Changes Made to This Final Rule
The FAA revised the Costs of Compliance Section of this final rule
to include the estimated costs of retained actions, which were
inadvertently omitted from the NPRM.
The FAA also added paragraph (m) of this AD to specify terminating
action for certain other ADs and added those ADs to paragraph (b) of
this AD. The FAA intended to carry over this terminating action from AD
2022-19-02.
The FAA also removed paragraph (m)(3) of the proposed AD, which
related to using service information with required for compliance (RC)
tagging, since the required service information does not use RC
tagging.
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.
Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2024-0014. This material specifies new or
more restrictive airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and
safe life limits.
This AD also requires EASA AD 2021-0250, dated November 17, 2021,
which the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation
by reference as of December 22, 2022 (87 FR 68891, November 17, 2022).
This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 140 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 2022-19-02 to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-
hour).
The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator,
although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator
to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection
program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined
that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane
estimate.
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the new actions
to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
0
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-19-02, Amendment 39-22171
(87 FR 68891, November 17, 2022); and
0
b. Adding the following new AD:
2024-25-11 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22913; Docket No. FAA-2024-0770;
Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00039-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 7, 2025.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 2022-19-02, Amendment 39-22171 (87 FR
68891, November 17, 2022) (AD 2022-19-02).
(2) This AD affects AD 2014-16-22, Amendment 39-17946 (79 FR
49442, August 21, 2014) (AD 2014-16-22).
(3) This AD affects AD 2017-25-13, Amendment 39-19127 (82 FR
59960, December 18, 2017) (AD 2017-25-13).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes specified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (5) of this AD, certificated in any category, with an
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before October 2, 2023.
(1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
(2) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
(3) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342,
and -343 airplanes.
(4) Model A330-841 airplanes.
(5) Model A330-941 airplanes.
(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 the failure of system
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components. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could reduce the
controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection
Program, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (o) of AD
2022-19-02, 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 (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0250, dated November 17,
2021 (EASA AD 2021-0250). Accomplishing the revision of the existing
maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (j) of this
AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
(h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0250, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph
(p) of AD 2022-19-02, with no changes.
(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0250 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using December 22, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-
19-02).
(2) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2021-0250 do not apply to this AD.
(3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0250 specifies to ``revise 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 December 22, 2022 (the effective
date of AD 2022-19-02).
(4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in
paragraph (3) of EASA 2021-0250 is at the applicable ``limitations
and associated thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0250, or within 90 days after December
22, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-19-02), whichever occurs
later.
(5) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA
AD 2021-0250 do not apply to this AD.
(6) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2021-0250 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions, and Intervals With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (q) of AD
2022-19-02, with no changes. Except as specified in paragraph (j) of
this AD: After the existing maintenance or inspection program has
been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) and intervals are allowed unless they
are approved as specified in the provisions of the ``Ref.
Publications'' section of EASA AD 2021-0250.
(j) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program
Except as specified in paragraph (k) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2024-0014, dated January 10, 2024 (EASA AD
2024-0014). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance
or inspection program required by this paragraph terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(k) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024-0014
(1) This AD does not adopt the requirements specified in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2024-0014.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024-0014 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 2024-0014 is at the applicable
``limitations'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3)
of EASA AD 2024-0014, 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 2024-0014.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2024-0014.
(l) New Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (j) 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 2024-0014.
(m) Terminating Action for AD 2014-16-22 and AD 2017-25-13
(1) Accomplishing the action required by task number 213100-
00001-1-E of ``the ALS'' as specified in EASA AD 2021-0250 or ``the
ALS'' as specified in EASA AD 2024-0014, within the compliance time
specified for that task terminates all requirements of AD 2014-16-
22, for Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series
airplanes only.
(2) Accomplishing the action required by task number 274400-
00004-1-E of ``the ALS'' as specified in EASA AD 2021-0250 or ``the
ALS'' as specified in EASA AD 2024-0014, within the compliance time
specified for that task terminates all requirements of AD 2017-25-13
for Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series
airplanes only.
(n) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, AIR-
520, Continued Operational Safety 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 certification office, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (o) 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, AIR-520,
Continued Operational Safety 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.
(o) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir Ulyanov,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
98198; phone: 206-231-3229; email: [email protected].
(p) 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
March 7, 2025.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0014,
dated January 10, 2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
December 22, 2022 (87 FR 68891, November 17, 2022).
(i) EASA AD 2021-0250, dated November 17, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For EASA AD 2024-0014 and EASA AD 2021-0250, contact EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; email [email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You may
find these EASA ADs on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
(6) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(7) You may view this 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 December 13, 2024.
Suzanne Masterson,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2025-02038 Filed 1-30-25; 8:45 am]
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