AD 2023-07-05

24681 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 78 / Monday, April 24, 2023 / Rules and Regulations effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737–53A1385 RB, dated August 16, 2019. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM- Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206–231–3520; email: bill.ashforth@faa.gov. (l) 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. (i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737–53A1402 RB, Revision 1, dated January 30, 2023. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; website myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. (5) 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, fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- locations.html. Issued on March 24, 2023. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023–08477 Filed 4–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2022–1492; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–01184–T; Amendment 39–22407; AD 2023–07–05] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION : Final rule. SUMMARY : The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD–500–1A10 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports the overwing emergency exit door (OWEED) escape line may be incorrectly routed. This AD requires inspecting the OWEED escape line and correcting the routing if required, as specified in a Transport Canada 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 May 30, 2023. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 30, 2023. ADDRESSES : AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2022–1492; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Material Incorporated by Reference: • For material incorporated by reference in this AD, contact Transport Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888–663–3639; email: TC.AirworthinessDirectives- Consignesdenavigabilite.TC@tc.gc.ca; website: tc.canada.ca/en/aviation. • You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. It is also available in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 2022–1492. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Chirayu Gupta, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228–7300; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@ faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD–500–1A10 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 6, 2022 (87 FR 74522). The NPRM was prompted by AD CF–2022–51, dated August 30, 2022 (Transport Canada AD CF–2022–51), issued by Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada (also referred to as the MCAI). The MCAI states certain airplanes may have entered service with the OWEED escape line incorrectly routed, in a manner that would render it inoperable when needed. The OWEED escape line is used to facilitate passenger egress along the wings following a ditching event. It is possible for the OWEED escape line to be installed under the liner of the OWEED resulting in the escape line not deploying, which could cause possible injuries to passengers escaping over the wing following a ditching event. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require inspecting the OWEED escape line and correcting the routing if required, as specified in Transport Canada AD CF–2022–51. The FAA is issuing this AD to address he unsafe condition on these products. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2022–1492. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:32 Apr 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\24APR1.SGM 24APR1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1

24682 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 78 / Monday, April 24, 2023 / Rules and Regulations Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive Comments The FAA received a comment from Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) who supported the NPRM without change. The FAA received an additional comment from one commenter, Delta Air Lines (Delta). The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA’s response to each comment. Request for Correction of Service Bulletin Delta commented that step 2.3.4 in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Service Bulletin BD500–256005 Issue 001 dated 14 April 2020, contains a typographical error. Delta noted that step 2.3.4 states ‘‘Torque the screws (2) to 25 to 30 lbf·in. (2.82 to 3.39 Nm) (refer to AMP BD500–A–J20–31–00– 00AAA–711A–A).’’ Delta stated that Airbus Canada confirmed that the ‘‘(2)’’ reference is incorrect and should be ‘‘(1).’’ Delta added that ‘‘screws (2)’’ do not exist and are not identified in any other step or figure in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Service Bulletin BD500–256005 Issue 001 dated 14 April 2020. The FAA agrees and confirmed with Airbus Canada Limited Partnership that this is a typographical error and the correct reference in step 2.3.4 is ‘‘(1).’’ The FAA added paragraph (h)(2) to this AD to allow using the correct reference for the step. Conclusion This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on this product. Except for minor editorial changes, and any other changes described previously, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Transport Canada AD CF–2022–51 specifies procedures for doing a detailed inspection of the OWEED escape line routing and correcting the OWEED escape line routing, if required. 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 section. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD: E STIMATED C OSTS FOR R EQUIRED A CTIONS Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators 1.5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $128 ....................................................................................... $0 $128 $512 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: E STIMATED C OSTS OF O N -C ONDITION A CTIONS Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .......................................................................................................................... $0 $85 Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:32 Apr 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\24APR1.SGM 24APR1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1

24683 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 78 / Monday, April 24, 2023 / Rules and Regulations 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2023–07–05 Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39–22407; Docket No. FAA–2022–1492; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–01184–T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective May 30, 2023. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate previously held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Model BD–500– 1A10 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Transport Canada AD CF– 2022–51, dated August 30, 2022 (Transport Canada AD CF–2022–51). (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code: 25, Equipment/furnishings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports the overwing emergency exit door (OWEED) escape line may be incorrectly installed. The FAA is issuing this AD to ensure the OWEED escape line is installed correctly. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in the OWEED escape line not deploying, resulting in possible passenger injury following a ditching event. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Requirements Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, Transport Canada AD CF– 2022–51. (h) Exceptions to Transport Canada AD CF– 2022–51 (1) Where Transport Canada AD CF–2022– 51 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) Where step 2.3.4 of the service information referenced in Transport Canada AD CF–2022–51 specifies torqueing screws, replace the text ‘‘screws (2)’’ with ‘‘screws (1).’’ (i) Additional AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228–7300. 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, New York ACO Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or Airbus Canada Limited Partnership’s Transport Canada 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 (i)(2) of this AD, if any service information 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. (j) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Chirayu Gupta, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228– 7300; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Transport Canada AD CF–2022–51, dated August 30, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For Transport Canada AD CF–2022–51, contact Transport Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888–663–3639; email: TC.AirworthinessDirectives- Consignesdenavigabilite.TC@tc.gc.ca; website: tc.canada.ca/en/aviation. (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. (5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- locations.html. Issued on April 4, 2023. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023–08593 Filed 4–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2023–0028; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–01164–T; Amendment 39–22404; AD 2023–07–02] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION : Final rule. SUMMARY : The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022–03– 12, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A330–200, –300, –800, and –900 series airplanes; and Model A340–200, –300, –500, and –600 series airplanes. AD 2022–03–12 required replacing the doghouse door lock placard with an improved instruction placard. This AD was prompted by reports that the instructions on the doghouse door lock placard are unclear and incomplete, and by a determination that additional parts need to be modified. This AD continues to require the actions in AD 2022–03– 12 and expands the list of affected parts, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD also prohibits the installation of affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES : This AD is effective May 30, 2023. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:32 Apr 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\24APR1.SGM 24APR1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1