Published 2023-03-06 · Federal Register document 2023-04467
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Publication summary
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-22- 16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A318, A320, and A321 series airplanes; and Model A319-111, - 112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -151N, and -153N airplanes. AD 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03 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 the actions in AD 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03, and also requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference (IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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Recorded publication clauses
- AD identifier printed in this edition
- 2023-04-06
- Effective date printed in this edition
- 2023-04-10
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Effective Date
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 10, 2023.
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Affected ADs
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces the ADs specified in paragraphs (b)(1) through
(3) of this AD.
(1) AD 2020-22-16, Amendment 39-21312 (85 FR 70439, November 5,
2020) (AD 2020-22-16).
(2) AD 2021-16-01, Amendment 39-21662 (86 FR 47212, August 24,
2021) (AD 2021-16-01).
(3) AD 2022-04-03, Amendment 39-21944 (87 FR 10064, February 23,
2022) (AD 2022-04-03).
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Applicability wording · Applicability
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes specified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD, certificated in any
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category, with an original airworthiness certificate or original
export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before February 18,
2022.
(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, -271NX,
and -272NX airplanes.
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Subject
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.
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Unsafe Condition
(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 to address a safety significant latent
failure (that is not annunciated), which, in combination with one or
more other specific failures or events, could result in a hazardous
or catastrophic failure condition.
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Compliance
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program From AD 2020-22-16, With No Changes
(g) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program
From AD 2020-22-16, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2020-22-16, with no changes. For airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before January 17, 2020, except for Model
A319-171N airplanes: 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 2020-0067, dated March 23, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0067).
Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection
program required by paragraph (o) of this AD terminates the
requirements of this paragraph.
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Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0067 With No Changes
(h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0067 With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph
(j) of AD 2020-22-16, with no changes.
(1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2020-0067 do not apply to this AD.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0067 specifies revising ``the
AMP'' within 12 months after its effective date, but this AD
requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate the ``tasks and associated thresholds and
intervals'' specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0067 within
90 days after December 10, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020-22-
16).
(3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0067 is at the applicable ``associated
thresholds'' specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0067, or
within 90 days after December 10, 2020 (the effective date of AD
2020-22-16), whichever occurs later.
(4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA
AD 2020-0067 do not apply to this AD.
(5) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0067 does not apply
to this AD.
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Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals From AD 2020-22-16, With a New Exception
(i) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals From AD
2020-22-16, With a New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD
2020-22-16, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph
(o) of this AD, after the maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals are allowed unless they are
approved as specified in the provisions of the ``Ref. Publications''
section of EASA AD 2020-0067.
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Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program From AD 2021-16-01 With No Changes
(j) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program
From AD 2021-16-01 With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2021-16-01, with no changes. For airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before June 10, 2020, except for Model
A319-171N airplanes: Revise the existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, by incorporating task(s) and associated
thresholds and intervals specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-
0219, dated October 12, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0219), except you are
required to incorporate task(s) and associated thresholds and
intervals within 90 days after September 28, 2021 (the effective
date of AD 2021-16-01). Record a compliance time for the initial
tasks of either the applicable ``thresholds'' incorporated by the
requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0219 or 90 days after
September 28, 2021 (the effective date of AD 2021-16-01), whichever
would occur later. Accomplishing the revision of the existing
maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (o) of this
AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
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Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals From AD 2021-16-01, With a New Exception
(k) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals From AD
2021-16-01, With a New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2021-16-01, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph
(o) of this AD, 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 2020-0219.
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Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program From AD 2022-04-03, With No Changes
(l) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program
From AD 2022-04-03, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2022-04-03, with no changes. For airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before December 9, 2020, except for Model
A319-171N airplanes: Except as specified in paragraph (m) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified
in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2021-0108, dated April 20, 2021
(EASA AD 2021-0108). Accomplishing the revision of the existing
maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (o) of this
AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
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Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0108, With No Changes
(m) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0108, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph
(h) of AD 2022-04-03, with no changes.
(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0108 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using March 30, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-04-
03).
(2) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2021-0108 do not apply to this AD.
(3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0108 specifies revising ``the
approved 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 March 30, 2022 (the effective
date of AD 2022-04-03).
(4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0108 is at the applicable
``thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3)
of EASA AD 2021-0108, or within 90 days after March 30, 2022 (the
effective date of AD 2022-04-03), whichever occurs later.
(5) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) of EASA AD 2021-
0108 do not apply to this AD.
(6) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2021-0108 does not apply
to this AD.
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Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals From AD 2022-04-03, With a New Exception
(n) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals From AD
2022-04-03, With a New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2022-04-03, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph
(o) of this AD, after the existing maintenance or inspection program
has been revised as required by paragraph (l) 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 2021-0108.
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New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program
(o) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program
Except as specified in paragraph (p) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with EASA AD 2022-0091, dated May 20, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-
0091). Accomplishing the revision of the existing
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maintenance or inspection program required by this paragraph
terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g), (j), and (l) of this
AD.
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Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0091
(p) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0091
(1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2022-0091 do not apply to this AD.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0091 specifies revising ``the
approved 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 2022-0091 is at the applicable ``associated
thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of
EASA AD 2022-0091, or within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later.
(4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA
AD 2022-0091 do not apply to this AD.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2022-0091.
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Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals
(q) Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (o) 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 2022-0091.
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Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of AD 2020-22-16
(r) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of AD 2020-22-16
(1) Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (j) of this
AD terminates the corresponding requirements of AD 2020-22-16, for
the tasks identified in the service information referred to in EASA
AD 2020-0219 only.
(2) Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (l) of this
AD terminates the limitations of Task 262300-00001-1-C, as required
by paragraph (i) of AD 2020-22-16, for airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before January 17, 2020 only.
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Additional AD Provisions
(s) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International
Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified
in paragraph (t) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
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Additional Information
(t) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir Ulyanov,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone 206-231-3229; email [email protected].
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(u) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
April 10, 2023.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0091,
dated May 20, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
December 10, 2020 (85 FR 70439, November 5, 2020).
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0067,
dated March 23, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 28, 2021 (86 FR 47212, August 24, 2021).
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0219,
dated October 12, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(6) The following service information was approved for IBR on
March 30, 2022 (87 FR 10064, February 23, 2022).
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0108,
dated April 20, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(7) For EASA ADs 2022-0091, 2020-0067, 2020-0219, and 2021-0108,
contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 8999 000; email [email protected]; website
easa.europa.eu. You may find these EASA ADs on the EASA website at
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(8) 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.
(9) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email [email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 43 (Monday, March 6, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13665-13668]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04467]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-1573; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00671-T;
Amendment 39-22353; AD 2023-04-06]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-22-
16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03, which applied to certain Airbus
SAS Model A318, A320, and A321 series airplanes; and Model A319-111, -
112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -151N, and -153N airplanes. AD
2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03 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
the actions in AD 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03, and
also requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference (IBR). The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 10, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 10,
2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of March
30, 2022 (87 FR 10064, February 23, 2022).
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of
September 28, 2021 (86 FR 47212, August 24, 2021).
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of
December 10, 2020 (85 FR 70439, November 5, 2020).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1573; 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:
<bullet> For EASA material incorporated by reference in this AD,
contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone
+49 221 8999 000; email [email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You
may find this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
<bullet> You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available in the AD docket at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1573.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3229; email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2020-22-16, Amendment 39-21312 (85 FR
70439, November 5, 2020) (AD 2020-22-16), AD 2021-16-01, Amendment 39-
21662 (86 FR 47212, August 24, 2021) (AD 2021-16-01), and AD 2022-04-
03, Amendment 39-21944 (87 FR 10064, February 23, 2022) (AD 2022-04-
03). AD 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03 applied to certain
Airbus SAS Model A318, A320, and A321 series airplanes; and Model A319-
111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -151N, and -153N
airplanes. AD 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03 required
revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable,
to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. AD
2021-16-01 specified that accomplishing the revision required by that
AD terminates the corresponding requirements of AD 2020-22-16, for the
tasks identified in the service information referred to in EASA AD
2020-0219, dated October 12, 2020, only. AD 2022-04-03 specified that
accomplishing the revision required by that AD terminates the
limitations of Task 262300-00001-1-C, as required by paragraph (i) of
AD 2020-22-16, for airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate
or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before
January 17, 2020 only. The FAA issued AD 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and
AD 2022-04-03 to address safety-significant latent failure (that is not
annunciated), which, in combination with one or more other specific
failures or events, could result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure
condition.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 6, 2022 (87
FR 74530). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2022-0091, dated May 20, 2022,
issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of
the European Union (EASA AD 2022-0091) (referred to after this as the
MCAI). The MCAI states that new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations have been
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developed to address the unsafe condition on these products.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to continue to require the actions in
AD 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03. The NPRM also proposed
to require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations, as specified in EASA AD 2022-0091. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address a safety significant latent failure (that
is not annunciated), which, in combination with one or more other
specific failures or events, could result in a hazardous or
catastrophic failure condition.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1573.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from the Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who supported the NPRM without change.
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
comment received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this
AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on this product. Except for minor editorial changes,
this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will
increase the economic burden on any operator.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2022-0091, which specifies new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations for certification maintenance
requirements.
This AD requires EASA AD 2020-0067, dated March 23, 2020; which the
Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of December 10, 2020 (85 FR 70439, November 5, 2020).
This AD requires EASA AD 2020-0219, dated October 12, 2020, which
the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of September 28, 2021 (86 FR 47212, August 24, 2021).
This AD also requires EASA AD 2021-0108, dated April 20, 2021,
which the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation
by reference as of March 30, 2022 (87 FR 10064, February 23, 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 ADDRESSES.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 1,680 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 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03 to be
$7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour) per AD.
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
The FAA has determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2020-22-16, Amendment 39-21312 (85
FR 70439, November 5, 2020); AD 2021-16-01, Amendment 39-21662 (86 FR
47212, August 24, 2021); AD 2022-04-03, Amendment 39-21944 (87 FR
10064, February 23, 2022); and
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b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:
2023-04-06 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22353; Docket No. FAA-2022-1573;
Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00671-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 10, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces the ADs specified in paragraphs (b)(1) through
(3) of this AD.
(1) AD 2020-22-16, Amendment 39-21312 (85 FR 70439, November 5,
2020) (AD 2020-22-16).
(2) AD 2021-16-01, Amendment 39-21662 (86 FR 47212, August 24,
2021) (AD 2021-16-01).
(3) AD 2022-04-03, Amendment 39-21944 (87 FR 10064, February 23,
2022) (AD 2022-04-03).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes specified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD, certificated in any
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category, with an original airworthiness certificate or original
export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before February 18,
2022.
(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, -271NX,
and -272NX 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 to address a safety significant latent
failure (that is not annunciated), which, in combination with one or
more other specific failures or events, could result in a hazardous
or catastrophic failure condition.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program
From AD 2020-22-16, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2020-22-16, with no changes. For airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before January 17, 2020, except for Model
A319-171N airplanes: 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 2020-0067, dated March 23, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0067).
Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection
program required by paragraph (o) of this AD terminates the
requirements of this paragraph.
(h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0067 With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph
(j) of AD 2020-22-16, with no changes.
(1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2020-0067 do not apply to this AD.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0067 specifies revising ``the
AMP'' within 12 months after its effective date, but this AD
requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate the ``tasks and associated thresholds and
intervals'' specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0067 within
90 days after December 10, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020-22-
16).
(3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0067 is at the applicable ``associated
thresholds'' specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0067, or
within 90 days after December 10, 2020 (the effective date of AD
2020-22-16), whichever occurs later.
(4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA
AD 2020-0067 do not apply to this AD.
(5) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0067 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals From AD
2020-22-16, With a New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD
2020-22-16, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph
(o) of this AD, after the maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals are allowed unless they are
approved as specified in the provisions of the ``Ref. Publications''
section of EASA AD 2020-0067.
(j) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program
From AD 2021-16-01 With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2021-16-01, with no changes. For airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before June 10, 2020, except for Model
A319-171N airplanes: Revise the existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, by incorporating task(s) and associated
thresholds and intervals specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-
0219, dated October 12, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0219), except you are
required to incorporate task(s) and associated thresholds and
intervals within 90 days after September 28, 2021 (the effective
date of AD 2021-16-01). Record a compliance time for the initial
tasks of either the applicable ``thresholds'' incorporated by the
requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0219 or 90 days after
September 28, 2021 (the effective date of AD 2021-16-01), whichever
would occur later. Accomplishing the revision of the existing
maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (o) of this
AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
(k) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals From AD
2021-16-01, With a New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2021-16-01, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph
(o) of this AD, 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 2020-0219.
(l) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program
From AD 2022-04-03, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2022-04-03, with no changes. For airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before December 9, 2020, except for Model
A319-171N airplanes: Except as specified in paragraph (m) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified
in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2021-0108, dated April 20, 2021
(EASA AD 2021-0108). Accomplishing the revision of the existing
maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (o) of this
AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
(m) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0108, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph
(h) of AD 2022-04-03, with no changes.
(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0108 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using March 30, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-04-
03).
(2) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2021-0108 do not apply to this AD.
(3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0108 specifies revising ``the
approved 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 March 30, 2022 (the effective
date of AD 2022-04-03).
(4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0108 is at the applicable
``thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3)
of EASA AD 2021-0108, or within 90 days after March 30, 2022 (the
effective date of AD 2022-04-03), whichever occurs later.
(5) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) of EASA AD 2021-
0108 do not apply to this AD.
(6) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2021-0108 does not apply
to this AD.
(n) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals From AD
2022-04-03, With a New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2022-04-03, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph
(o) of this AD, after the existing maintenance or inspection program
has been revised as required by paragraph (l) 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 2021-0108.
(o) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program
Except as specified in paragraph (p) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with EASA AD 2022-0091, dated May 20, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-
0091). Accomplishing the revision of the existing
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maintenance or inspection program required by this paragraph
terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g), (j), and (l) of this
AD.
(p) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0091
(1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA
AD 2022-0091 do not apply to this AD.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0091 specifies revising ``the
approved 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 2022-0091 is at the applicable ``associated
thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of
EASA AD 2022-0091, or within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later.
(4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA
AD 2022-0091 do not apply to this AD.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2022-0091.
(q) Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (o) 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 2022-0091.
(r) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of AD 2020-22-16
(1) Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (j) of this
AD terminates the corresponding requirements of AD 2020-22-16, for
the tasks identified in the service information referred to in EASA
AD 2020-0219 only.
(2) Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (l) of this
AD terminates the limitations of Task 262300-00001-1-C, as required
by paragraph (i) of AD 2020-22-16, for airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before January 17, 2020 only.
(s) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International
Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified
in paragraph (t) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(t) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir Ulyanov,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone 206-231-3229; email [email protected].
(u) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
April 10, 2023.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0091,
dated May 20, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
December 10, 2020 (85 FR 70439, November 5, 2020).
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0067,
dated March 23, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 28, 2021 (86 FR 47212, August 24, 2021).
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0219,
dated October 12, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(6) The following service information was approved for IBR on
March 30, 2022 (87 FR 10064, February 23, 2022).
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0108,
dated April 20, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(7) For EASA ADs 2022-0091, 2020-0067, 2020-0219, and 2021-0108,
contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 8999 000; email [email protected]; website
easa.europa.eu. You may find these EASA ADs on the EASA website at
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(8) 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.
(9) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email [email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on February 16, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-04467 Filed 3-3-23; 8:45 am]
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