2022-21-02: Fuselage

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by: a. Removing Airworthiness Directive AD 2000-20-15, Amendment 39-11926 (65 FR 60349, October 11, 2000) (AD 2000-20-15); and b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2022-21-02 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22201; Docket No. FAA-2022-0986; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01440-T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 14, 2022. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2000-20-15, Amendment 39-11926 (65 FR 60349, October 11, 2000) (AD 2000-20-15). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD, certificated in any category, as specified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0288, dated December 21, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0288). (1) Model A300 B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes. (2) Model A300 B4-603 and B4-622 airplanes. (3) Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes. (4) Model A300 F4-605R airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by cracking of the rear fittings of fuselage frame FR40 at stringer 27, and a determination that reduced compliance times are necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address fatigue cracking of the rear fittings of fuselage frame FR40 at stringer 27, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Requirements Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2021-0288. (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0288 (1) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2021-0288 specifies, for certain conditions, using the compliance time and repetitive intervals "in the applicable SB," and where "the applicable SB" specifies that the "1st inspection will be done within [a specified number of flight cycles] after receipt of the Service Bulletin," this AD requires compliance within the specified number of flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. (2) Where EASA AD 2021-0288 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (3) The "Remarks" section of EASA AD 2021-0288 does not apply to this AD. (i) No Reporting Requirement Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2021-0288 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (j) Additional FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Large Aircraft Section, 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 Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (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, Large Aircraft Section, 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. (k) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225; email [email protected]. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on December 14, 2022. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0288, dated December 21, 2021. (ii) [Reserved] (4) For EASA AD 2021-0288, 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 EASA AD on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. (5) 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. (6) 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 [email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued on September 28, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022-24310 Filed 11-8-22; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P