Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, 8667-8670 [2025-02039]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 20 / Friday, January 31, 2025 / Rules and Regulations 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 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:38 Jan 30, 2025 Jkt 265001 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 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 8667 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 E:\FR\FM\31JAR1.SGM 31JAR1 8668 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 20 / Friday, January 31, 2025 / Rules and Regulations ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 Union. EASA issued AD 2022–0147, dated July 14, 2022; corrected August 17, 2022 (EASA 2022–0147), to correct an unsafe condition. AD 2023–09–01 was prompted by a report from the affected part manufacturer, Kidde Aerospace & Defense, that certain OHDS sensing elements, produced before January 31, 2021, may not properly detect thermal bleed leak events due to a quality escape during the manufacturing process. AD 2023–09–01 required a one-time detailed inspection of each affected part installed at an affected position (i.e., a position identified as functional item number (FIN) 34HF, FIN 35HF, FIN 61HF or FIN 62HF) and replacement as applicable and prohibited the installation of affected parts at affected positions. The FAA issued AD 2023– 09–01 to address overheat detection system (OHDS) sensing elements that do not properly detect thermal bleed leak events, which could result in an air leak remaining undetected by the OHDS at an affected position and not being isolated during flight, possibly resulting in localized areas of the main landing gear bay and keel beam being exposed to high temperatures, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. Actions Since AD 2023–09–01 Was Issued Since the FAA issued AD 2023–09– 01, EASA superseded EASA AD 2022– 0147 and issued EASA AD 2024–0196, dated October 18, 2024 (EASA AD 2024–0196) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, –214, –215, –216, –231, –232, –233, –251N, –252N, –253N, –271N, –272N, and –273N airplanes; and Model A321–111, A321– 112, A321–131, A321–211, A321–212, A321–213, A321–231, A321–232, A321– 251N, A321–251NX, A321–252N, A321–252NX, A321–253N, A321– 253NX, A321–253NY, A321–271N, A321–271NX, A321–272N and A321– 272NX airplanes. Model A320–215 airplanes are not certificated by the FAA and are not included on the U.S. type certificate data sheet; this AD therefore does not include those airplanes in the applicability. The MCAI states a new airplane model (A321–253NY) has been certified by EASA. Affected parts could be installed on Model A321–253NY airplanes in service, even though as of the issue date of EASA AD 2024–0196, no A321–253NY have been delivered to operators. EASA AD 2024–0196 extends the applicability to model A321–253NY airplanes and prohibits installation of VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:38 Jan 30, 2025 Jkt 265001 affected parts on those airplanes in service. The FAA has certificated this model and added it to the U.S. type certificate data sheet. Therefore, this AD includes Model A321–253NY airplanes. The FAA is issuing this AD to address OHDS sensing elements that do not properly detect thermal bleed leak events. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in an air leak remaining undetected by the OHDS at an affected position and not being isolated during flight, possibly resulting in localized areas of the main landing gear bay and keel beam being exposed to high temperatures, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2024–2715. bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and material referenced above. The FAA is issuing this AD after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Explanation of Retained Requirements Although this AD does not explicitly restate the requirements of AD 2023– 09–01, this AD retains all of the requirements of AD 2023–09–01. Those requirements are referenced in EASA AD 2024–0196, which, in turn, is referenced in paragraph (g) of this AD. Explanation of Required Compliance Information In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, EASA AD 2024–0196 is incorporated by reference in this AD. This AD requires compliance with EASA AD 2024–0196 in its entirety through that incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD. Using common terms that are the same as the heading of a particular section in EASA AD 2024–0196 does not mean that operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD requirement refers to ‘‘all required actions and compliance times,’’ compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the section titled ‘‘Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)’’ in EASA AD 2024–0196. Material required by EASA AD 2024– 0196 for compliance will be available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 2024–2715 after this AD is published. Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51 EASA AD 2024–0196 specifies procedures for a one-time special detailed inspection (SDI) of each OHDS sensing element installed at an affected position to detect discrepancies (an incorrect electronic centralized aircraft monitor (ECAM) alert (one not related to AIR L WING LEAK) being displayed following the inspection of any OHDS sensing element), and depending on findings, replacement of any affected part with a serviceable part. EASA AD 2024–0196 also prohibits the installation of affected parts at affected positions. For airplanes previously affected by EASA AD 2022–0147, EASA AD 2024–0196 retains the requirements of that AD, with no additional actions. This AD also requires Kidde Aerospace & Defense Service Bulletin CFD–26–3, dated January 13, 2022; and Revision 1, dated March 29, 2022; which the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of June 26, 2023 (88 FR 32628, May 22, 2023). 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. FAA’s Determination 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 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Requirements of This AD This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in EASA AD 2024– 0196 described previously, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD. This AD also revises the applicability to include Model A321–253NY airplanes. This AD also prohibits the installation of affected parts. FAA’s Justification and Determination of the Effective Date Section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ‘‘good cause,’’ finds that those procedures are ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.’’ Under this section, an agency, upon finding good cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking comment prior to issuance. Further, section E:\FR\FM\31JAR1.SGM 31JAR1 8669 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 20 / Friday, January 31, 2025 / Rules and Regulations 553(d) of the APA authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days, upon a finding of good cause. There are currently no domestic operators of Model A321–253NY airplanes. There are also no new requirements for the other affected models as the EASA AD and this AD are only adding a model to the applicability. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b). In addition, for the foregoing reason(s), the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) The requirements of the RFA do not apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt this rule without notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required. Costs of Compliance Currently, there are no affected U.S.registered Model A321–253NY airplanes. However, for airplanes affected by AD 2023–09–01, and for any affected airplane that is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future, the FAA provides the following cost estimates to comply with this AD: ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 .......................................................................................................... $0 $510 The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-condition action that would be required based on the results of any required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this on-condition action: ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS Labor cost Parts cost 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ........................................................................... $1,645 The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate. According to the manufacturer, however, some or all of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected operators. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 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. This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on 18:38 Jan 30, 2025 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by: a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023–09–01, Amendment 39– 22424 (88 FR 32628, May 22, 2023) (AD 2023–09–01); and ■ b. Adding the following new AD: ■ ■ Regulatory Findings VerDate Sep<11>2014 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. Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Cost per product $1,730 (per OHDS sensing element). 2024–26–04 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– 22919; Docket No. FAA–2024–2715; Project Identifier MCAI–2024–00621–T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 18, 2025. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2023–09–01, Amendment 39–22424 (88 FR 32628, May 22, 2023) (AD 2023–09–01). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus SAS airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD. (1) Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122 airplanes. (2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, –133, –151N, –153N, and –171N airplanes. (3) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216, –231, –232, –233, –251N, –252N, –253N, –271N, –272N, and –273N airplanes. (4) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, –252N, –253N, –271N, –272N, –251NX, –252NX, –253NX, –253NY, –271NX, and –272NX airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 36, Pneumatic. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD 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 E:\FR\FM\31JAR1.SGM 31JAR1 8670 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 20 / Friday, January 31, 2025 / Rules and Regulations during the manufacturing process. This AD was also prompted by a determination that affected parts could be installed on Model A321–253NY airplanes in service. The FAA is issuing this AD to address OHDS sensing elements that do not properly detect thermal bleed leak events. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in an air leak remaining undetected by the OHDS at an affected position and not being isolated during flight, possibly resulting in localized areas of the main landing gear bay and keel beam being exposed to high temperatures, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 (g) Requirements Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024–0196, dated October 18, 2024 (EASA AD 2024–0196). (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024–0196 (1) Where EASA AD 2024–0196 refers to July 28, 2022 (the effective date of EASA AD 2022–0147), this AD requires using June 26, 2023 (the effective date of AD 2023–09–01). (2) Where EASA AD 2024–0196 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (3) Where EASA AD 2024–0196 defines ‘‘Affected part’’ and identifies part numbers and corresponding date codes as those ‘‘listed in Section 1.A of the VSB,’’ for this AD, those part numbers and corresponding date codes are listed in Section 1.A. of Kidde Aerospace & Defense Service Bulletin CFD– 26–3, dated January 13, 2022; or Revision 1, dated March 29, 2022. The date codes listed in Section 1.A. of Kidde Aerospace & Defense Service Bulletin CFD–26–3, dated January 13, 2022; and Revision 1, dated March 29, 2022; do not apply to parts produced prior to November 24, 2004, or after January 31, 2021. (4) Where EASA AD 2024–0196 defines a serviceable part as ‘‘Any OHDS sensing element, eligible for installation in accordance with Airbus instructions, that is not an affected part,’’ for this AD replace that text with ‘‘Any OHDS sensing element, eligible for installation, that is not an affected part.’’ (5) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2024– 0196 refers to ‘‘any discrepancy as defined in the SB,’’ for this AD, a discrepancy is an incorrect electronic centralized aircraft monitor (ECAM) alert (one not related to AIR L WING LEAK) being displayed following the inspection of any OHDS sensing element. (6) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2024–0196 specifies to send an affected part to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (7) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2024–0196. (i) No Reporting Requirement Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2024–0196 specifies to submit certain information to the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:38 Jan 30, 2025 Jkt 265001 manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (j) 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, AIR–520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and email 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, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, if any material contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator’s maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (ii) Kidde Aerospace & Defense Service Bulletin CFD–26–3, Revision 1, dated March 29, 2022. (5) For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. (6) For Kidde Aerospace & Defense material identified in this AD, contact Kidde Aerospace & Defense, 4200 Airport Drive NW, Wilson, NC 27896; phone: 252–246– 7134; email: avionicssupport@collins.com; website kiddeaerospace.com. (7) 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. (8) 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 20, 2024. Suzanne Masterson, Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2025–02039 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–2024–2314; Project Identifier MCAI–2024–00312–T; Amendment 39–22914; AD 2024–25–12] RIN 2120–AA64 (k) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206– 231–3225; email dan.rodina@faa.gov. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes (l) 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. (3) The following material was approved for IBR on February 18, 2025. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024–0196, dated October 18, 2024. (ii) [Reserved] (4) The following material was approved for IBR on June 26, 2023 (88 FR 32628, May 22, 2023). (i) Kidde Aerospace & Defense Service Bulletin CFD–26–3, dated January 13, 2022. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, –133, –151N, and –153N airplanes; A320 series airplanes; and A321–211, –212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, –252N, –253N, –271N, –272N, –251NX, –252NX, –253NX, –271NX, and –272NX airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that a damage-tolerance and fatigue reassessment of nose landing gear (NLG) repairs is necessary for certain parts fitted on airplanes approved for operation in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). 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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 20 (Friday, January 31, 2025)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-02039]


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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

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: 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 one-time 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 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-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 
000; email [email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You may find 
this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
     For 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: 
[email protected]; 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 [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments 
about 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 [email protected]. 
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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Union. EASA issued AD 2022-0147, dated July 14, 2022; corrected August 
17, 2022 (EASA 2022-0147), to correct an unsafe condition.
    AD 2023-09-01 was prompted by a report from the affected part 
manufacturer, Kidde Aerospace & Defense, that certain OHDS sensing 
elements, produced before January 31, 2021, may not properly detect 
thermal bleed leak events due to a quality escape during the 
manufacturing process. AD 2023-09-01 required a one-time detailed 
inspection of each affected part installed at an affected position 
(i.e., a position identified as functional item number (FIN) 34HF, FIN 
35HF, FIN 61HF or FIN 62HF) and replacement as applicable and 
prohibited the installation of affected parts at affected positions. 
The FAA issued AD 2023-09-01 to address overheat detection system 
(OHDS) sensing elements that do not properly detect thermal bleed leak 
events, which could result in an air leak remaining undetected by the 
OHDS at an affected position and not being isolated during flight, 
possibly resulting in localized areas of the main landing gear bay and 
keel beam being exposed to high temperatures, and consequent reduced 
structural integrity of the airplane.

Actions Since AD 2023-09-01 Was Issued

    Since the FAA issued AD 2023-09-01, EASA superseded EASA AD 2022-
0147 and issued EASA AD 2024-0196, dated October 18, 2024 (EASA AD 
2024-0196) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe 
condition for all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 
series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -215, -216, -231, -232, -
233, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes; and Model 
A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, 
A321-232, A321-251N, A321-251NX, A321-252N, A321-252NX, A321-253N, 
A321-253NX, A321-253NY, A321-271N, A321-271NX, A321-272N and A321-272NX 
airplanes. Model A320-215 airplanes are not certificated by the FAA and 
are not included on the U.S. type certificate data sheet; this AD 
therefore does not include those airplanes in the applicability. The 
MCAI states a new airplane model (A321-253NY) has been certified by 
EASA. Affected parts could be installed on Model A321-253NY airplanes 
in service, even though as of the issue date of EASA AD 2024-0196, no 
A321-253NY have been delivered to operators. EASA AD 2024-0196 extends 
the applicability to model A321-253NY airplanes and prohibits 
installation of affected parts on those airplanes in service. The FAA 
has certificated this model and added it to the U.S. type certificate 
data sheet. Therefore, this AD includes Model A321-253NY airplanes.
    The FAA is issuing this AD to address OHDS sensing elements that do 
not properly detect thermal bleed leak events. The unsafe condition, if 
not addressed, could result in an air leak remaining undetected by the 
OHDS at an affected position and not being isolated during flight, 
possibly resulting in localized areas of the main landing gear bay and 
keel beam being exposed to high temperatures, and consequent reduced 
structural integrity of the airplane. You may examine the MCAI in the 
AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2024-2715.

Explanation of Retained Requirements

    Although this AD does not explicitly restate the requirements of AD 
2023-09-01, this AD retains all of the requirements of AD 2023-09-01. 
Those requirements are referenced in EASA AD 2024-0196, which, in turn, 
is referenced in paragraph (g) of this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2024-0196 specifies procedures for a one-time special 
detailed inspection (SDI) of each OHDS sensing element installed at an 
affected position to detect discrepancies (an incorrect electronic 
centralized aircraft monitor (ECAM) alert (one not related to AIR L 
WING LEAK) being displayed following the inspection of any OHDS sensing 
element), and depending on findings, replacement of any affected part 
with a serviceable part. EASA AD 2024-0196 also prohibits the 
installation of affected parts at affected positions. For airplanes 
previously affected by EASA AD 2022-0147, EASA AD 2024-0196 retains the 
requirements of that AD, with no additional actions.
    This AD also requires Kidde Aerospace & Defense Service Bulletin 
CFD-26-3, dated January 13, 2022; and Revision 1, dated March 29, 2022; 
which the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation 
by reference as of June 26, 2023 (88 FR 32628, May 22, 2023).
    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.

FAA's Determination

    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 and 
material referenced above. The FAA is issuing this AD after determining 
that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or 
develop on other products of the same type design.

Requirements of This AD

    This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in EASA AD 
2024-0196 described previously, except for any differences identified 
as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD. This AD also revises 
the applicability to include Model A321-253NY airplanes. This AD also 
prohibits the installation of affected parts.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD 
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation 
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance 
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been 
coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, 
EASA AD 2024-0196 is incorporated by reference in this AD. This AD 
requires compliance with EASA AD 2024-0196 in its entirety through that 
incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions in 
the regulatory text of this AD. Using common terms that are the same as 
the heading of a particular section in EASA AD 2024-0196 does not mean 
that operators need comply only with that section. For example, where 
the AD requirement refers to ``all required actions and compliance 
times,'' compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the 
section titled ``Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)'' in EASA AD 
2024-0196. Material required by EASA AD 2024-0196 for compliance will 
be available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2024-2715 after 
this AD is published.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    Section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 
551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment 
procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds that 
those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the 
public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good 
cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking 
comment prior to issuance. Further, section

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553(d) of the APA authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less 
than thirty days, upon a finding of good cause.
    There are currently no domestic operators of Model A321-253NY 
airplanes. There are also no new requirements for the other affected 
models as the EASA AD and this AD are only adding a model to the 
applicability. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public 
comment are unnecessary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b). In addition, for 
the foregoing reason(s), the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant 
to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 
days.

Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

    The requirements of the RFA do not apply when an agency finds good 
cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and 
comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt 
this rule without notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required.

Costs of Compliance

    Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered Model A321-253NY 
airplanes. However, for airplanes affected by AD 2023-09-01, and for 
any affected airplane that is imported and placed on the U.S. Register 
in the future, the FAA provides the following cost estimates to comply 
with this AD:

                  Estimated Costs for Required Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Labor cost                 Parts cost       Cost per product
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 work-hours x $85 per hour =                    $0                $510
 $510...........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition action that would be required based on the results of any 
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of 
aircraft that might need this on-condition action:

                 Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Labor cost                 Parts cost       Cost per product
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85             $1,645   $1,730 (per OHDS
                                                       sensing element).
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate. 
According to the manufacturer, however, some or all of the costs of 
this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact 
on affected operators.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. 
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight 
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for 
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary 
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that 
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to 
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, 
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866, and
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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) 2023-09-01, Amendment 39-22424 
(88 FR 32628, May 22, 2023) (AD 2023-09-01); and
0
b. Adding the following new AD:

2024-26-04 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22919; Docket No. FAA-2024-2715; 
Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00621-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 18, 
2025.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2023-09-01, Amendment 39-22424 (88 FR 32628, 
May 22, 2023) (AD 2023-09-01).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Airbus SAS airplanes, certificated in any 
category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD.
    (1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
    (2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -
151N, -153N, and -171N airplanes.
    (3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, -
252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes.
    (4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -
251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, -251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -253NY, -
271NX, and -272NX airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 36, Pneumatic.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD 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

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during the manufacturing process. This AD was also prompted by a 
determination that affected parts could be installed on Model A321-
253NY airplanes in service. The FAA is issuing this AD to address 
OHDS sensing elements that do not properly detect thermal bleed leak 
events. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in an 
air leak remaining undetected by the OHDS at an affected position 
and not being isolated during flight, possibly resulting in 
localized areas of the main landing gear bay and keel beam being 
exposed to high temperatures, and consequent reduced structural 
integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all 
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in 
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 
2024-0196, dated October 18, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0196).

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024-0196

    (1) Where EASA AD 2024-0196 refers to July 28, 2022 (the 
effective date of EASA AD 2022-0147), this AD requires using June 
26, 2023 (the effective date of AD 2023-09-01).
    (2) Where EASA AD 2024-0196 refers to its effective date, this 
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (3) Where EASA AD 2024-0196 defines ``Affected part'' and 
identifies part numbers and corresponding date codes as those 
``listed in Section 1.A of the VSB,'' for this AD, those part 
numbers and corresponding date codes are listed in Section 1.A. of 
Kidde Aerospace & Defense Service Bulletin CFD-26-3, dated January 
13, 2022; or Revision 1, dated March 29, 2022. The date codes listed 
in Section 1.A. of Kidde Aerospace & Defense Service Bulletin CFD-
26-3, dated January 13, 2022; and Revision 1, dated March 29, 2022; 
do not apply to parts produced prior to November 24, 2004, or after 
January 31, 2021.
    (4) Where EASA AD 2024-0196 defines a serviceable part as ``Any 
OHDS sensing element, eligible for installation in accordance with 
Airbus instructions, that is not an affected part,'' for this AD 
replace that text with ``Any OHDS sensing element, eligible for 
installation, that is not an affected part.''
    (5) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2024-0196 refers to ``any 
discrepancy as defined in the SB,'' for this AD, a discrepancy is an 
incorrect electronic centralized aircraft monitor (ECAM) alert (one 
not related to AIR L WING LEAK) being displayed following the 
inspection of any OHDS sensing element.
    (6) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2024-
0196 specifies to send an affected part to the manufacturer, this AD 
does not include that requirement.
    (7) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 
2024-0196.

(i) No Reporting Requirement

    Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2024-0196 
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD 
does not include that requirement.

(j) 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, AIR-
520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, send it to the attention 
of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and email 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, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA 
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the 
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by 
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, if any material contains procedures or 
tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be 
done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not 
identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that 
are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods 
in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program 
without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and 
tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back 
in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to 
procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(k) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aviation 
Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 
11590; telephone 206-231-3225; email [email protected].

(l) 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.
    (3) The following material was approved for IBR on February 18, 
2025.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0196, 
dated October 18, 2024.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (4) The following material was approved for IBR on June 26, 2023 
(88 FR 32628, May 22, 2023).
    (i) Kidde Aerospace & Defense Service Bulletin CFD-26-3, dated 
January 13, 2022.
    (ii) Kidde Aerospace & Defense Service Bulletin CFD-26-3, 
Revision 1, dated March 29, 2022.
    (5) 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.
    (6) For Kidde Aerospace & Defense material identified in this 
AD, contact Kidde Aerospace & Defense, 4200 Airport Drive NW, 
Wilson, NC 27896; phone: 252-246-7134; email: 
[email protected]; website kiddeaerospace.com.
    (7) 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.
    (8) 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 December 20, 2024.
Suzanne Masterson,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2025-02039 Filed 1-30-25; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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