2023-23-08: Electric and electronic common installation

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) 2019-07-05, Amendment 39-19616 (84 FR 16386, April 19, 2019; corrected May 10, 2019 (84 FR 20542)); and b. Adding the following new AD: 2023-23-08 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22610; Docket No. FAA-2023-1409; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01645-T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 5, 2024. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2019-07-05, Amendment 39-19616 (84 FR 16386, April 19, 2019; corrected May 10, 2019 (84 FR 20542)) (AD 2019-07-05). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus modification 157335 has been embodied in production. (1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 92, Electric and electronic common installation. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of cracks found during maintenance inspections on certain 10VU rack fitting lugs, and a determination that certain compliance times need to be revised. The FAA is issuing this AD to address reading difficulties of flight-critical information displayed to the flightcrew during a critical phase of flight, such as an approach or takeoff, which could result in loss of airplane control at an altitude insufficient for recovery. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Definitions, With No Changes This paragraph restates the definitions of paragraph (g) of AD 2019-07-05, with no changes. For the purpose of this AD, Group 1 airplanes are in a pre-Airbus Modification 35869 configuration, and Group 2 airplanes are in a post-Airbus Modification 35869 configuration. (h) Retained Repetitive Inspections, With Reduced Inspection Intervals and Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2019-07-05, with reduced inspection intervals and revised service information. (1) For Group 1 airplanes: At the later of the times specified in Figure 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, do a detailed inspection for cracking of the 10VU rack fitting lugs, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 04, dated May 16, 2022. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10,000 flight cycles or 20,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first. Figure 1 to Paragraph (h)(1)-Initial Inspection Compliance Time for Group 1 Airplanes ER01DE23.000 (2) For Group 2 airplanes: At the later of the times specified in Figure 2 to paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, do a detailed inspection for cracking of the 10VU rack fitting lugs, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1119, Revision 02, dated May 16, 2022. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10,000 flight cycles or 20,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first. Figure 2 to Paragraph (h)(2)-Initial Inspection Compliance Time for Group 2 Airplanes ER01DE23.001 (i) Retained Repair, With Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2019-07-05, with revised service information. If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) or (2) of this AD: Before further flight, do a repair in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 04, dated May 16, 2022 (for Group 1 airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1119, Revision 02, dated May 16, 2022 (for Group 2 airplanes); as applicable. Repair of a 10VU rack fitting lug does not terminate the repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (h)(1) and (2) of this AD. (j) Reporting Requirement At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (2) of this AD: Submit a report of findings (positive and negative) of each inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD to Airbus Service Bulletin Reporting Online Application on Airbus World (airbus.com) or in accordance with B. "Reporting Sheet" of the Appendix of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 04, dated May 16, 2022 (for Group 1 airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1119, Revision 02, dated May 16, 2022 (for Group 2 airplanes); as applicable. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 90 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 90 days after the effective date of this AD. (k) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (h)(1) and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before May 24, 2019 (the effective date of AD 2019-07-05), using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, dated March 28, 2011, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 01, dated May 17, 2011, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 02, dated November 25, 2014, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2016-19-14. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (h)(1) and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD, using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 03, dated July 31, 2017, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2019-07-05. (3) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (h)(2) and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD, using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1119, dated July 28, 2017, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2019-07-05; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1119, Revision 01, dated August 5, 2019, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (4) This paragraph provides credit for the reporting required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, if that action was performed before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320A-92-1087, Revision 03, dated July 31, 2017 (for Group 1 airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1119, dated July 28, 2017 (for Group 2 airplanes); as applicable; except where Figure A-FAAAA, Sheet 02, of Appendix 01, "Inspection Report," of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 03, dated July 31, 2017; and Figure A-FAAAA, Sheet 02, of Appendix 01, "Inspection Report," of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1119, dated July 28, 2017; specifies sending removed lugs to Airbus for investigation, that action is not required by this AD. Airbus Service Bulletin A320A-92-1087, Revision 03, dated July 31, 2017; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1119, dated July 28, 2017; were incorporated by reference in AD 2019-07-05. (l) Additional AD Provisions (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD or email to: [email protected]. If mailing information, also submit information by email. (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) Global AMOC AIR-676-19-305, dated July 29, 2019, approved as an AMOC for AD 2019-07-05, is approved as an AMOC for the corresponding provisions 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, International Validation Branch, FAA; or the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (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 (l)(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. (m) Additional Information (1) Refer to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0266, dated December 22, 2022, for related information. This EASA AD may be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-1409. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Timothy Dowling, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone 206-231-3667; email [email protected]. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (n)(3) and (4) of this AD. (n) 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. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1087, Revision 04, dated May 16, 2022. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1119, Revision 02, dated May 16, 2022. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office-EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; website airbus.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 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 [email protected] . Issued on November 16, 2023. Ross Landes, Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023-26404 Filed 11-30-23; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P