AD 2026-11-04

31889 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 103 / Friday, May 29, 2026 / Rules and Regulations 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2026–10–17 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– 23357; Docket No. FAA–2026–2286; Project Identifier MCAI–2025–01556–T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective July 6, 2026. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122 airplanes; Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes; certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2025–0207R1, dated October 30, 2025 (EASA AD 2025–0207R1). (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of broken bolts in the affected seat rail connections of certain frames. The FAA is issuing this AD to address broken bolts in the affected seat rail connections of certain frames. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in seat detachment and passenger injuries under emergency landing loads. (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, EASA AD 2025–0207R1. (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2025–0207R1 (1) Where EASA AD 2025–0207R1 refers to October 7, 2025 (the effective date of the original issue of EASA AD 2025–0207), this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) Where the service information specified in EASA AD 2025–0207R1 specifies to contact Airbus if any cracking is found or if any diameter is not within tolerance, this AD requires doing a repair before further flight using a method approved by the Manager, AIR–520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2025–0207R1. (i) 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 (j) of this AD and email to: AMOC@faa.gov . Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, AIR–520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS’s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA- authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by paragraphs (h)(2) and (i)(2) of this AD, if any material contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator’s maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (j) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Camille L. Seay, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone 817–222–5149; email Camille.L.Seay@faa.gov. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference 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. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2025–0207R1, dated October 30, 2025. (ii) [Reserved] (3) 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. (4) 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. (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. Issued on May 13, 2026. Lona C. Saccomando, Acting Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2026–10801 Filed 5–28–26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2026–4645; Project Identifier MCAI–2026–00451–T; Amendment 39–23365; AD 2026–11–04] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. 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31890 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 103 / Friday, May 29, 2026 / Rules and Regulations ACTION : Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY : The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320 series airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, –252N, –253N, –271N, –272N, –251NX, –252NX, –253NX, –271NX, and –272NX airplanes. This AD was prompted by aeroelastic stability assessments that indicate that reduced stability margins may exist due to accumulation of additional mass from rudder repainting or repairs. This AD requires airframe vibration troubleshooting after an airframe vibration event, reporting results, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES : This AD is effective June 15, 2026. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of June 15, 2026. The FAA must receive comments on this AD by July 13, 2026. ADDRESSES : You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to regulations.gov . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2026–4645; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above. Material Incorporated by Reference: • For European Union Aviation Safety Agency (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. • 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–2026–4645. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Frank Carreras, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206– 231–3539; email: frank.carreras@ faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Comments Invited The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments using a method listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2026–4645; Project Identifier MCAI–2026–00451–T’’ at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the final rule, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this final rule because of those comments. Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to regulations.gov , including any personal information you provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact received about this final rule. Confidential Business Information CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Frank Carreras, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206–231–3539; email: frank.carreras@faa.gov. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking. Background EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2026–0083, dated April 22, 2026 (EASA AD 2026– 0083) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320 series airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, –252N, –253N, –271N, –272N, –251NX, –252NX, –253NX, –271NX, and –272NX airplanes. Model A320–215 airplanes are not certificated by the FAA and are not included on the U.S. type certificate data sheet; this AD therefore does not include those airplanes in the applicability. The MCAI states that aeroelastic stability assessments indicate that reduced stability margins may exist due to accumulation of additional mass from rudder repainting or repairs. This condition, if not addressed, could, in combination with a rudder actuator disconnection, result in potential risk of flutter, possibly leading to reduced control of the airplane. 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–2026–4645. Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51 EASA AD 2026–0083 specifies procedures for accomplishing airframe vibration troubleshooting after an airframe vibration event, reporting results, and applicable on-condition actions. On-condition actions include the following: • Operational test of the rudder servo controls with individual hydraulic system. • Contacting Airbus for further instructions and doing the instructions. • Contacting Airbus to define the source of the vibration. • Rudder servo control and hinge bearings freeplay check. • Rudder weight assessment. • Rudder weighing. • Rudder replacement. • Maintenance record check. • Rudder paint thickness measurement. • Paint removal and restoration. 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:25 May 28, 2026 Jkt 268001 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\29MYR1.SGM 29MYR1 khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with RULES

31891 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 103 / Friday, May 29, 2026 / Rules and Regulations FAA’s Determination 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 is issuing this AD after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in EASA AD 2026– 0083 described previously, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD. Explanation of Required Compliance Information In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, EASA AD 2026–0083 is incorporated by reference in this AD. This AD requires compliance with EASA AD 2026–0083 in its entirety through that incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD. Using common terms that are the same as the heading of a particular section in EASA AD 2026–0083 does not mean that operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD requirement refers to ‘‘all required actions and compliance times,’’ compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the section titled ‘‘Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)’’ in EASA AD 2026–0083. Material required by EASA AD 2026– 0083 for compliance will be available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 2026–4645 after this AD is published. Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective Date Section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 551 et seq. ) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ‘‘good cause,’’ finds that those procedures are ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.’’ Under this section, an agency, upon finding good cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days, upon a finding of good cause. An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies forgoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because recent aeroelastic stability assessments conducted on the Airbus SAS Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320 series airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, –252N, –253N, –271N, –272N, –251NX, –252NX, –253NX, –271NX, and –272NX airplanes, indicate that reduced stability margins may exist due to accumulation of additional mass from rudder repainting or repairs done during in- service operation. This condition, if not addressed, could, in combination with a rudder actuator disconnection, result in potential risk of flutter, possibly leading to reduced control of the airplane. Additionally, the compliance time in this AD is shorter than the time necessary for the public to comment and for publication of the final rule. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and contrary to the public interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b). In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days, for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forgo notice and comment. Regulatory Flexibility Act The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt this rule without notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD affects 1,996 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 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 .................................................................................................. $0 $425 $848,300 The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-condition actions 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 these on-condition actions: E STIMATED C OSTS OF O N -C ONDITION A CTIONS Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Up to 132 work-hours × $85 per hour = $11,220. $0* .................................................................... Up to $11,220 *The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost estimates for the on-condition parts specified in this AD. The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost estimates for the on-condition further instructions specified in this AD. Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:25 May 28, 2026 Jkt 268001 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\29MYR1.SGM 29MYR1 khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with RULES

31892 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 103 / Friday, May 29, 2026 / Rules and Regulations information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to take approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to: Information Collection Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177–1524. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, and (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES ■ 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: 2026–11–04 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– 23365; Docket No. FAA–2026–4645; Project Identifier MCAI–2026–00451–T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective June 15, 2026. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, –133, –151N, –153N, –171N, and –173N airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216, –231, –232, –233, –251N, –252N, –253N, –271N, –272N, and –273N airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, –252N, –253N, –271N, –272N, –251NX, –252NX, –253NX, –271NX, and –272NX airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 55, Stabilizers. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by aeroelastic stability assessments that indicate that reduced stability margins may exist due to accumulation of additional mass from rudder repainting or repairs. This condition, if not addressed, could, in combination with a rudder actuator disconnection, result in potential risk of flutter, possibly leading to reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Requirements Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2026–0083, dated April 22, 2026 (EASA AD 2026–0083). (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2026–0083 (1) Where EASA AD 2026–0083 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2026–0083. (3) The service information specified in EASA AD 2026–0083 specifies to report results to Airbus within a certain compliance time. For this AD, report results at the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(3)(i) or (ii) of this AD. (i) If the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD were done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (ii) If the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD were done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (i) 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 (j) of this AD and email to: AMOC@faa.gov . Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, AIR–520, Continued Operational Safety 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. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, if any material referenced in EASA AD 2026– 0083 contains paragraphs that are labeled as RC, the instructions in RC paragraphs, including subparagraphs under an RC paragraph, must be done to comply with this AD; any paragraphs, including subparagraphs under those paragraphs, that are not identified as RC are recommended. The instructions in paragraphs, including subparagraphs under those paragraphs, 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 instructions identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to instructions identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. 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31893 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 103 / Friday, May 29, 2026 / Rules and Regulations Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206–231–3539; email: frank.carreras@faa.gov. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2026–0083, dated April 22, 2026. (ii) [Reserved] (3) 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. (4) 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. (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. Issued on May 21, 2026. Lona C. Saccomando, Acting Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2026–10800 Filed 5–27–26; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2025–1360; Project Identifier AD–2024–00710–Q,T; Amendment 39–23345; AD 2026–10–05] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich Cabin Attendant Seats AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION : Final rule. SUMMARY : The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Goodrich cabin attendant seats installed on Airbus SAS Model A330–200 series, A330–200 Freighter series, A330–300 series, A330–743L, A330–841, A330– 941, A340–200 series, A340–300 series, A340–541, A340–542, A340–641, and A340–642 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that track attachments used on certain part- numbered seats are non-compliant. This AD requires replacing all seat track attachments and hardware and re- identifying the seat with a new part number. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES : This AD is effective July 6, 2026. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 6, 2026. ADDRESSES : AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2025–1360; 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, 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 Goodrich material identified in this AD, contact Goodrich Aircraft Interior Products, 1275 North Newport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80916– 2779; phone: 719–380–0391; email: cos _ techpubs31218@collins.com; website: collinsaerospace.com . • You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. It is also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2025–1360. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : David Kim, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712; phone: 562–627– 5274; email: David.Kim@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 Goodrich cabin attendant seats installed on Airbus SAS Model A330–200 series, A330–200 Freighter series, A330–300 series, A330–841, A330–941, A340–200 series, A340–300 series, A340–541, and A340– 642 airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on July 11, 2025 (90 FR 30829). The NPRM was prompted by a report that track attachments used on certain part- numbered seats are non-compliant. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require replacing all seat track attachments and hardware and re-identifying the seat with a new part number. The FAA is issuing this AD to address cabin attendant seats that might detach from the airplane due to non-compliance with the seat requirement to withstand certain forces. This condition, if not addressed, could result in injury to the occupant or a blocked exit during an emergency evacuation. Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive Comments The FAA received comments from three commenters, including Aviation Insight Pte Ltd, an individual, and an anonymous commenter, who supported the NPRM without change. The FAA also received comments from Airbus, Collins Aerospace, and Delta Air Lines (Delta). The following presents these comments and the FAA’s response. Request To Change References to Service Information Two commenters requested that the FAA revise the referenced service information to refer to the most recent service information. Collins Aerospace requested that the FAA update the references in the proposed AD for ‘‘Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057–25– 071, Revision A, dated November 27, 2017’’ to ‘‘Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057–25–075, Revision A, dated September 26, 2019.’’ Delta noted that updated revisions of Goodrich Service Bulletin 2157–25–092, Revision C, dated May 18, 2022, exist and requested that Goodrich Service Bulletin 2157–25–092, Revision D, dated April 4, 2024, be referenced. Delta also requested that credit be given for Goodrich Service Bulletin 2157–25–092, Revision A, dated September 13, 2016. Delta stated that across all revisions of Goodrich Service Bulletin 2157–25–092, the primary change pertains to warranty considerations, the modification involving the seats has remained largely consistent throughout, and the re- identification of the seat remained the same throughout all the revisions. Delta also requested that a note be added to specify that if the service bulletin label installed from previous accomplishment is worn out, it is allowed to re-install the SB label showing the revision to which the original work was done. The FAA partially agrees with the request to update service information references for ‘‘Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057–25–071, Revision A, dated November 27, 2017’’ to ‘‘Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057–25–075, Revision A, dated September 26, 2019.’’ The FAA notes that Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057–25–075 supersedes, i.e., replaces VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:25 May 28, 2026 Jkt 268001 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\29MYR1.SGM 29MYR1 khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with RULES