2024-22-01: Time Limits/Maintenance Checks

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) 2023-05-08, Amendment 39-22377 (88 FR 20751, April 7, 2023); and b. Adding the following new AD: 2024-22-01 Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-22872; Docket No. FAA-2024-1285; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-01146-T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 31, 2024. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2023-05-08, Amendment 39-22377 (88 FR 20751, April 7, 2023) (AD 2023-05-08). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD. (1) Model BD-500-1A10 airplanes, serial numbers 50001 and subsequent with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before August 17, 2023. (2) Model BD-500-1A11 airplanes, serial numbers 55001 and subsequent with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before August 17, 2023. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address reduced structural integrity of the airplane or reduced controllability 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, With Revised Language This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2023-05-08, with revised language. For airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before June 18, 2020: Within 90 days after March 30, 2021 (the effective date of AD 2021-04-05, Amendment 39-21426 (86 FR 10799, February 23, 2021)), revise the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Section 03, "Candidate CMR Limitations-General," of Airbus Canada Limited Partnership A220 Airworthiness Limitations, BD500-3AB48-11400-02, Issue 011.00, dated June 18, 2020. The initial compliance time for doing the tasks is at the time specified in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership A220 Airworthiness Limitations, BD500-3AB48-11400-02, Issue 011.00, dated June 18, 2020, or within 90 days after March 30, 2021, whichever occurs later. (h) Retained No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), With Revised Language This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2023-05-08 with revised language. 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, or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance. (i) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program, With a New Terminating Action This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2023-05-08, with a new terminating action. For airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before February 3, 2022: Within 90 days after May 12, 2023 (the effective date of AD 2023-05-08), revise the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Sections 01, "Airworthiness limitations-Introduction;" 02, "Certification maintenance requirements-General;" 04, "ALI structural inspections-General;" 05, "Life limited parts-General;" 06, "Fuel system limitations-General;" 07, "Critical design configuration control limitations-General;" 08, "Power plant limitations-General;" 09, "Structural repair limitations-General;" and 10, "Limit of validity-General;" inclusive of Airbus Canada Limited Partnership A220 Airworthiness Limitations, BD500-3AB48-11400-02, Issue 014.00, dated February 3, 2022. The initial compliance time for doing the tasks is at the time specified in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership A220 Airworthiness Limitations, BD500-3AB48-11400-02, Issue 014.00, dated February 3, 2022, or within 90 days after May 12, 2023, whichever occurs later. Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (j) Retained No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or CDCCLs, With a New Exception This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 2023-05-08, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph (k) of this AD, after the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative actions ( e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. (k) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program Except as specified in paragraph (l) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, Transport Canada AD CF-2023-69, dated October 5, 2023 (Transport Canada AD CF-2023-69). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD. (l) Exception to Transport Canada AD CF-2023-69 (1) Where Transport Canada AD CF-2023-69 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) Where paragraph A. of Transport Canada AD CF-2023-69 specifies to "amend the TC-approved maintenance schedule," this AD requires replacing that text with "revise the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable." (3) Where paragraph A. of Transport Canada AD CF-2023-69 specifies incorporating Airbus Canada Limited Partnership A220 Airworthiness Limitations, BD500-3AB48-11400-02, Issue 017.01, dated August 17, 2023, for this AD, incorporating the information specified in Section 03, "Candidate CMR Limitations-General" of Airbus Canada Limited Partnership A220 Airworthiness Limitations, BD500-3AB48-11400-02, Issue 017.01, dated August 17, 2023, is not required. (4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in paragraph A. of Transport Canada AD CF-2023-69 is at the applicable "thresholds" as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph A. of Transport Canada AD CF-2023-69, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (5) This AD does not adopt paragraph B. of Transport Canada AD CF-2023-69. (m) New Provisions for Alternative Actions, Intervals, or CDCCLs After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (k) of this AD, no alternative actions ( e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the "Corrective Actions" section of Transport Canada AD CF-2023-69. (n) Additional AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (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 (o) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (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 2023-05-08 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD. (iii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2023-05-08 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (k) of this AD, except AMOCs that allow issues earlier than Airbus Canada Limited Partnership A220 Airworthiness Limitations, BD500-3AB48-11400-02, Issue 017.01, dated August 17, 2023. (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 Transport Canada; or Airbus Canada Limited Partnership's Transport Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (o) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Gabriel D. Kim, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7343; email [email protected]. (p) 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 31, 2024. (i) Transport Canada AD CF-2023-69, dated October 5, 2023. (ii) [Reserved] (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on May 12, 2023 (88 FR 20751, April 7, 2023). (i) Airbus Canada Limited Partnership A220 Airworthiness Limitations, BD500-3AB48-11400-02, Issue 014.00, dated February 3, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (5) The following service information was approved for IBR on March 30, 2021 (86 FR 10799, February 23, 2021). (i) Airbus Canada Limited Partnership A220 Airworthiness Limitations, BD500-3AB48-11400-02, Issue 011.00, dated June 18, 2020. (ii) [Reserved] (6) For Transport Canada material identified in this AD, contact Transport Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888-663-3639; email [email protected] ; website at tc.canada.ca/en/aviation. (7) For Airbus Canada Limited Partnership material identified in this AD, contact Airbus Canada Limited Partnership, 13100 Henri-Fabre Boulevard, Mirabel, Québec J7N 3C6, Canada; telephone 450-476-7676; email [email protected] ; website a220world.airbus.com. (8) 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. (9) 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 20, 2024. Peter A. White, Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2024-27591 Filed 11-25-24; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P