AD 2026-09-03

25092 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 89 / Friday, May 8, 2026 / Rules and Regulations (E) Snack bars, including but not limited to, protein, granola bars, and baked bars; and (F) Jerky, including but not limited to, dehydrated meat sticks and slices made from any type of animal, and plant- based substitutes. (ii) Food items that complement or supplement meals. (A) Carbonated and uncarbonated beverages (except milk, cream, plant-based milk and cream alternatives in which the main ingredient is not another accessory food, and 100% fruit or vegetable juice), including but not limited to, soda pop, sports or energy drinks, iced tea, tea bags, fruit punch, mixers for alcoholic beverages, shake powders/mixes, and water; (B) Condiments, including but not limited to, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, salad dressing, hot sauce, vinegar, relish, horseradish, chutney, salsa, and soy sauce; (C) Cheese or fruit dips and spreads, including but not limited to, cheese sprays, jams, jelly, marmalade, preserves, and compote; (D) Sweeteners, including but not limited to, sugar, honey, maple syrup, aspartame, molasses, high fructose corn syrup, and any other natural or artificial sweeteners; (iii) Edible items primarily used as part of the food preparation process. (A) Extracts, including vanilla and other flavor extracts; (B) Powdered, dried, and extracted spices or seasonings; (C) Baking soda, baking powder, yeast, and starch; (D) Cooking oils and fats, including but not limited to vegetable oil, olive oil, butter, shortening, and lard; (E) Broth, stock, gelatin, and bouillon; (F) Edible but non-caloric and non- digestible food products, including but not limited to, monosodium glutamate, sodium nitrate, olestra, and any other food additives. (iv) Other food items. Any food product with a main ingredient that appears on this list as an accessory food item except infant formula. (8) Co-location. Separate businesses that operate under one roof are considered a single firm for purposes of determining eligibility to participate as a SNAP retail food store if both businesses: (i) Share the same ownership in whole or in part; (ii) Sell similar foods; and (iii) Share inventory. * * * * * Stephen Vaden, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture. [FR Doc. 2026–09137 Filed 5–7–26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2025–3989; Project Identifier MCAI–2025–00160–T; Amendment 39–23324; AD 2026–09–03] 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) 2025–03– 06 and AD 2025–17–07, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A318 and A320 series airplanes; Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, –133, –151N, –153N, and –171N airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, –251NX, –252N, –252NX, –253N, –253NX, –271N, –271NX, –272N, and –272NX airplanes. AD 2025–17–07 also applied to Airbus SAS Model A321–253NY airplanes. AD 2025–03–06 and AD 2025–17–07 required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. Since the FAA issued AD 2025–03–06 and AD 2025–17–07, new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations have been developed. This AD continues to require certain actions in AD 2025–03–06 and all actions in AD 2025–17–07. This AD also requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations and add new airplane models. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES : This AD is effective June 12, 2026. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of June 12, 2026. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of October 1, 2025 (90 FR 41771, August 27, 2025). The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of March 21, 2025 (90 FR 9595, February 14, 2025). ADDRESSES : AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2025–3989; 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 European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu. You may find this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. • You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. It is also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2025–3989. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Camille Seay, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 817–222–5149; email: Camille.L.Seay@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2025–03–06, Amendment 39–22954 (90 FR 9595, February 14, 2025) (AD 2025–03–06); and AD 2025–17–07, Amendment 39– 23117 (90 FR 41771, August 27, 2025) (AD 2025–17–07). AD 2025–03–06 applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A318 and A320 series airplanes; Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, –133, –151N, –153N, and –171N airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, –251NX, –252N, –252NX, –253N, –253NX, –271N, –271NX, –272N, and –272NX airplanes. 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25093 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 89 / Friday, May 8, 2026 / Rules and Regulations incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations (specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2, Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT– ALI), Revision 10, Issue 02, dated November 30, 2023). The FAA issued AD 2025–03–06 to address fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. AD 2025–17–07 applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A318, A320, and A321 series airplanes; and Model A319– 111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, –133, –151N, –153N, and –171N airplanes. AD 2025–17–07 required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new airworthiness limitations (specified in Airbus A318/ A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 2, Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI), Variation 10.3, dated August 7, 2024). The FAA issued AD 2025–17– 07 to address fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on November 17, 2025 (90 FR 51218). The NPRM was prompted by EASA 2025–0030, dated February 10, 2025 (EASA AD 2025– 0030) (also referred to as the MCAI), issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union. The MCAI states new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations have been developed, as specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/ A321 ALS Part 2, Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT– ALI), Revision 11, dated November 4, 2024. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to continue to require certain actions in AD 2025–03–06 and all actions in AD 2025–17–07, as specified in EASA 2025–0030. The FAA also proposed to require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations and add new airplane models. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2025–3989. Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive Comments The FAA received comments from United Airlines who supported the NPRM without change. The FAA received additional comments from Delta Air Lines (Delta) and the Citizens Rulemaking Alliance. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA’s response to each comment. Request To Use Previously Approved Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) Delta requested the FAA revise paragraph (p) of the proposed AD to specify that AMOCs approved previously for AD 2025–03–06 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of EASA AD 2025–0030 that would be required by paragraph (m) of the proposed AD. Delta stated that a modification incorporated under a certain supplemental type certificate prevents accomplishment of certain ALI inspections, but previously approved AMOCs provide an acceptable level of safety for those ALI inspections. The FAA agrees and has added paragraph (p)(1)(ii) to this AD, accordingly. Request To Justify Forgoing Notice and Comment or Issue an NPRM The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance requested that the FAA either provide its justification for finding good cause to bypass notice and comment procedures, or convert this action to an NPRM and delay enforcement until the comment period is complete. The commenter asserted the FAA has not adequately justified use of the good cause exemption to bypass notice and comment and the 30-day delayed effective date. The FAA notes the comment was submitted in response to an NPRM for which the FAA provided a 45-day comment period. This final rule is effective 35 days after its publication in the Federal Register . Therefore, no change to this AD is necessary. Request To Make Incorporation by Reference (IBR) Materials Reasonably Available The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance requested that the FAA make IBR material available and free to the public during the comment period. The FAA clarifies that this AD incorporates by reference EASA AD 2025–0030, not the manufacturer service information referenced in that EASA AD. The FAA posted EASA AD 2025–0030 to the AD docket when the NPRM was published in the Federal Register . The FAA notes this AD also retains EASA AD 2024–0208, dated October 25, 2024 (for the actions retained from FAA AD 2025–17–07), and EASA AD 2024–0031, dated January 31, 2024; corrected February 1, 2024 (for the actions retained from FAA AD 2025–03–06), which were previously approved for incorporation by reference. That material is available under Docket No. FAA–2025–0748 and Docket No. FAA–2024–2145, respectively. The material referenced in EASA AD 2025–0030 may only be posted before the final rule’s publication if it is already publicly available or if there is written consent from the owner of that material. Additionally, the FAA provided notice in the NPRM that the material referenced in EASA AD 2025– 0030 will be available in the AD docket after this AD is published. The FAA did not change this AD as a result of this comment. Request To Consider Impact on Small Entities The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance requested that the FAA either provide the factual basis for its Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) certification that the AD will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, or prepare an initial regulatory flexibility analysis. The FAA provides the following clarification. The RFA of 1980 (5 U.S.C. 601–612), as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121) and the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111–240), requires Federal agencies to consider the effects of the regulatory action on small business and other small entities and to minimize any significant economic impact. The term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small businesses and not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000. This AD will affect 23 domestic entities, of which 8 are small entities. The table below displays the industries of the small entities, their average annual revenue, and the AD’s estimated cost burden relative to average annual revenue. VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:01 May 07, 2026 Jkt 268001 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\08MYR1.SGM 08MYR1 lotter on DSK8BHNXB4PROD with RULES1

25094 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 89 / Friday, May 8, 2026 / Rules and Regulations N UMBER OF S MALL E NTITIES A FFECTED BY I NDUSTRY AND C OST SIGNIFICANCE NAICS code Description Affected small entities Average annual revenue Cost per AD/ annual revenue (%) 336412 ................ Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing ..................................... 1 $5,200,000 0.15 336413 ................ Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing .................... 3 1,565,310 0.49 481211 ................ Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation ......................... 1 246,350,000 0.00 532411 ................ Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing. 3 769,443 0.99 Total ............. ................................................................................................................... 8 32,319,283 0.02 While the FAA has determined that this final AD affects a substantial number of small entities, the compliance cost of the AD relative to each small entity’s annual revenue is minimal. The FAA estimates the total cost per affected entity to be $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work-hour), which is 0.02% of the average small entity’s annual revenue. Therefore, as provided in section 605(b), the FAA certifies this AD will not result in a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The FAA did not change this AD as a result of this comment. Request To Provide Additional Cost Information The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance requested that the FAA reassess the estimated cost of the proposed AD and whether the action is ‘‘significant’’ under E.O. 12866. The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance also requested the FAA reopen the comment period for public input on the additional cost information. The commenter stated that the FAA should also provide the fleet size, per airplane labor and parts cost, any assumed downtime or out-of-service impacts, and aggregate costs. In the Cost of Compliance section of the proposed AD, the FAA disclosed the number of airplanes affected on the U.S. registry, estimated number of work hours provided by the manufacturer, and the aggregate costs. The FAA did not disclose an estimated parts cost since this AD does not require any parts. Additionally, the FAA considered the impact that this AD will have on affected operators and determined this AD will not trigger any downtime costs because revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, is an administrative action that can be performed without impacting operations. Since the FAA has assessed and disclosed the total known costs of the AD requirements in the Costs of Compliance section of the proposed AD, and the commenter did not provide additional cost data for the FAA to consider in its cost analysis, it is not necessary to reopen the comment period or provide additional information in the AD docket. Based upon the analysis provided throughout the proposed AD and in the previous comment response, the FAA certifies that this AD is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866. The FAA did not change this AD as a result of this comment. Conclusion These products have been approved by the civil aviation authority of another country and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, that authority has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any 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 these products. Except for minor editorial changes, and any other changes described previously, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator. Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed EASA AD EASA AD 2025–0030, which specifies new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and safe life limits. This AD also requires EASA AD 2024–0208, which the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of October 1, 2025 (90 FR 41771, August 27, 2025). This AD also requires EASA AD 2024–0031, which the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of March 21, 2025 (90 FR 9595, February 14, 2025). This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD affects 1,900 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 2025–03–06 to be $7,650 (90 work- hours × $85 per work-hour). The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the retained actions from AD 2025–17–07 to be $7,650 (90 work- hours × $85 per work-hour). The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 work- hours per operator, although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, the FAA estimates the average total cost per operator for the new actions to be $7,650 (90 work- hours × $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. 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25095 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 89 / Friday, May 8, 2026 / Rules and Regulations unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES ■ 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) 2025–03–06, Amendment 39– 22954 (90 FR 9595, February 14, 2025); and AD 2025–17–07, Amendment 39– 23117 (90 FR 41771, August 27, 2025); and ■ b. Adding the following new AD: 2026–09–03 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– 23324; Docket No. FAA–2025–3989; Project Identifier MCAI–2025–00160–T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective June 12, 2026. (b) Affected ADs (1) This AD replaces AD 2025–03–06, Amendment 39–22954 (90 FR 9595, February 14, 2025) (AD 2025–03–06). (2) This AD replaces AD 2025–17–07, Amendment 39–23117 (90 FR 41771, August 27, 2025). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD, certificated in any category, with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before November 4, 2024. (1) Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122 airplanes. (2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, –133, –151N, –153N, –171N, and –173N 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, –251NX, –252N, –252NX, –253N, –253NX, –253NY, –271N, –271NX, –272N, 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 fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program From AD 2025–03–06, With a New Terminating Action This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (n) of AD 2025–03–06, with a new terminating action. For airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before December 19, 2023: 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 2024–0031, dated January 31, 2024; corrected February 1, 2024 (EASA AD 2024–0031). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (m) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2024– 0031, With No Changes This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph (o) of AD 2025–03–06, with no changes. (1) This AD does not adopt the requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2024–0031. (2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0031 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 21, 2025 (the effective date of AD 2025–03–06). (3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0031 is at the applicable ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0031, or within 90 days after March 21, 2025 (the effective date of AD 2025–03– 06), whichever occurs later. (4) This AD does not adopt the provisions specified in paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) of EASA AD 2024–0031. (5) This AD does not require incorporating Section 4, ‘‘Damage Tolerant—Airworthiness Limitations Items—tasks beyond MPPT,’’ of ‘‘the ALS’’ specified in EASA AD 2024–0031. (6) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2024–0031. (i) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions, Intervals, and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs) From AD 2025–03–06, With a New Exception This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (p) of AD 2025–03–06, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraphs (j) and (m) of this AD, after the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions ( e.g., inspections), intervals, and CDCCLs are allowed unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the ‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section of EASA AD 2024–0031. (j) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program From AD 2025–17–07, With a New Terminating Action This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2025–17–07, with a new terminating action. For airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before August 7, 2024: Except as specified in paragraph (k) of this AD, comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2024–0208, dated October 25, 2024 (EASA AD 2024–0208). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (m) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (k) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2024– 0208, With No Changes This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph (h) of AD 2025–17–07, with no changes. (1) This AD does not adopt the requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2024–0208. (2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0208 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 October 1, 2025 (the effective date of AD 2025–17–07). (3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0208 is at the applicable ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0208, or within 90 days after October 1, 2025 (the effective date of AD 2025–17–07), whichever occurs later. VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:01 May 07, 2026 Jkt 268001 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\08MYR1.SGM 08MYR1 lotter on DSK8BHNXB4PROD with RULES1

25096 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 89 / Friday, May 8, 2026 / Rules and Regulations (4) This AD does not adopt the provisions specified in paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2024– 0208. (5) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2024–0208. (l) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals From AD 2025–17–07, With a New Exception This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2025–17–07, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph (m) 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 2024–0208. (m) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program Except as specified in paragraph (n) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2025–0030, dated February 10, 2025 (EASA AD 2025– 0030). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (j) of this AD. (n) Exceptions to EASA AD 2025–0030 (1) This AD does not adopt the requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2025–0030. (2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2025–0030 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 2025–0030 is at the applicable ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2025–0030, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (4) This AD does not adopt the provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA AD 2025–0030. (5) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2025–0030. (6) This AD does not require incorporating Section 4, ‘‘Damage Tolerant—Airworthiness Limitations Items—tasks beyond MPPT,’’ of ‘‘the ALS’’ specified in EASA AD 2025–0030. (o) New Provisions for Alternative Actions, Intervals, and CDCCLs After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (m) of this AD, no alternative actions ( e.g., inspections), intervals, and CDCCLs are allowed unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the ‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section of EASA AD 2025–0030. (p) Additional AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, AIR–520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the Continued Operational Safety Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (q) of this AD and email to: AMOC@faa.gov . (i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office. (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2025–03–06 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of EASA AD 2025– 0030 that are required by paragraph (m) of this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (q) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Camille Seay, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 817–222–5149; email: Camille.L.Seay@faa.gov. (r) 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 June 12, 2026. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2025–0030, dated February 10, 2025. (ii) [Reserved] (4) The following material was approved for IBR on October 1, 2025 (90 FR 41771, August 27, 2025). (i) EASA AD 2024–0208, dated October 25, 2024. (ii) [Reserved] (5) The following material was approved for IBR on March 21, 2025 (90 FR 9595, February 14, 2025). (i) EASA AD 2024–0031, dated January 31, 2024; corrected February 1, 2024. (ii) [Reserved] (6) 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. You may find this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. (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 April 23, 2026. Lona C. Saccomando, Acting Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2026–09169 Filed 5–7–26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2025–5404; Project Identifier MCAI–2025–00424–T; Amendment 39–23325; AD 2026–09–04] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Airplanes AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION : Final rule. SUMMARY : The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gulfstream Aerospace LP (GALP) Model Gulfstream G280 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of the accumulation of water in electrical connectors located in the aft fuselage directly below the empennage, resulting in empennage flight control related crew alerting system (CAS) messages. This AD requires retrofitting the flight controls empennage electrical harness. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES : This AD is effective June 12, 2026. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of June 12, 2026. ADDRESSES : AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2025–5404; 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:01 May 07, 2026 Jkt 268001 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\08MYR1.SGM 08MYR1 lotter on DSK8BHNXB4PROD with RULES1