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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 

The FAA determined that this 

proposed AD would not have federalism 

implications under Executive Order 

13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: 

(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 

(2) Would not affect intrastate 

aviation in Alaska, and 

(3) Would 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 Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA proposes to amend 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: 

Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Type 

Certificate previously held by 

Turbomeca, S.A.): Docket No. FAA– 

2020–1118; Project Identifier MCAI– 

2020–00516–E. 

(a) Comments Due Date 

The FAA must receive comments on this 

airworthiness directive (AD) by January 25, 

2021. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to all Safran Helicopter 

Engines, S.A. (Type Certificate previously 

held by Turbomeca, S.A.) Arriel 2C, 2C1, 

2S1, and 2S2 model turboshaft engines. 

(d) Subject 

Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) 

Code 7712, Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by investigations 

by the manufacturer following level 1 failures 

in flight (minor anomalies) and level 2 

failures on the ground (minor failures), where 

cracks were found on the soldered joints of 

torque conformation boxes. The FAA is 

issuing this AD to prevent failure of the 

torque conformation box. The unsafe 

condition, if not addressed, could result in 

failure of the engine, in-flight shutdown, and 

loss of the helicopter. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Required Actions 

(1) For engines with the torque 

conformation box in pre-modification TU 34 

configuration, installed on Arriel 2C and 2C1 

model turboshaft engines; pre-modification 

TU 34 or post-modification TU 188 

configuration, installed on Arriel 2S1 model 

turboshaft engines; or post-modification TU 

188 configuration, installed on Arriel 2S2 

model turboshaft engines: 

(i) Within 600 engine hours (EHs) or 180 

days after the effective date of this AD, 

whichever occurs first, perform an initial 

inspection of the resistance values of the 

torque conformation box. 

Note 1 to paragraph (g)(1)(i): You may 

delay the initial inspection by up to 60 EHs 

to align with other scheduled maintenance 

tasks. 

(ii) Thereafter, perform repetitive 

inspections of the resistance values of the 

torque conformation box before exceeding 

600 EHs since the last inspection of the 

resistance values of the torque conformation 

box. 

(2) Use the Accomplishment Instructions, 

paragraph 2.3.2 or 4.3.2, of Safran Helicopter 

Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 292 

72 2868, Version A, dated December 2018, to 

perform the inspections of the resistance 

values of the torque conformation box 

required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. 

(3) If, during any inspection required by 

paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, a non-conforming 

resistance value is found, before further 

flight, remove the torque conformation box 

from service and replace it with a part 

eligible for installation. 

(h) Definition 

For the purpose of this AD, a ‘‘part eligible 

for installation’’ is a zero hour torque 

conformation box or a torque conformation 

box that has been inspected as required by 

paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. 

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(1) The Manager, ECO 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 local Flight Standards District Office, as 

appropriate. If sending information directly 

to the manager of the certification office, 

send it to the attention of the person 

identified in Related Information. You may 

email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@

faa.gov. 

(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 

notify your appropriate principal inspector, 

or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 

of the local flight standards district office/ 

certificate holding district office. 

(j) Related Information 

(1) For more information about this AD, 

contact Wego Wang, Aviation Safety 

Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District 

Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 

238–7134; fax: (781) 238–7199; email: 

wego.wang@faa.gov. 

(2) Refer to European Union Aviation 

Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019–0110, dated 

May 21, 2019, for more information. You may 

examine the EASA AD in the AD docket at 

https://www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2020– 

1118. 

(3) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Safran Helicopter Engines, 

S.A., Avenue du 1er Mai, Tarnos, France; 

phone: +33 (0) 5 59 74 45 11. You may view 

this referenced service information at the 

FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, 

Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District 

Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call (781) 238–7759. 

Issued on December 4, 2020. 

Lance T. Gant, 

Director, Compliance & Airworthiness 

Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2020–27053 Filed 12–9–20; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2020–1115; Project 

Identifier MCAI–2020–01230–T] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS 

Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a 

new airworthiness directive (AD) for 

certain Airbus SAS Model A330–200 


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Freighter series airplanes. This 

proposed AD was prompted by a 

determination that new or more 

restrictive airworthiness limitations are 

necessary. This proposed AD would 

require revising the existing 

maintenance or inspection program, as 

applicable, to incorporate new or more 

restrictive airworthiness limitations, as 

specified in a European Union Aviation 

Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is 

proposed for incorporation by reference. 

The FAA is proposing this AD to 

address the unsafe condition on these 

products. 

DATES: The FAA must receive comments 

on this proposed AD by January 25, 

2021. 

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 

https://www.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. 

For material that will be incorporated 

by reference (IBR) in this AD, contact 

the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 

50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 

221 8999 000; email ADs@

easa.europa.eu; internet 

www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this 

IBR material on the EASA website at 

https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may 

view this IBR 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 in the AD docket on 

the internet at https://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2020– 

1115. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the internet at https://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2020– 

1115; 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 NPRM, any 

comments received, and other 

information. The street address for 

Docket Operations is listed above. 

Comments will be available in the AD 

docket shortly after receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 

Large Aircraft Section, International 

Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 

216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 

telephone and fax 206–231–3229; email 

vladimir.ulyanov@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

The FAA invites you to send any 

written relevant data, views, or 

arguments about this proposal. Send 

your comments to an address listed 

under the ADDRESSES section. Include 

‘‘Docket No. FAA–2020–1115; Project 

Identifier MCAI–2020–01230–T’’ at the 

beginning of your comments. The most 

helpful comments reference a specific 

portion of the proposal, 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 the 

proposal 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 https://

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information you provide. The 

agency will also post a report 

summarizing each substantive verbal 

contact received about this proposed 

AD. 

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 NPRM 

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 NPRM, 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 

NPRM. Submissions containing CBI 

should be sent to Vladimir Ulyanov, 

Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft 

Section, International Validation 

Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des 

Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 

206–231–3229; email vladimir.ulyanov@

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. 

Discussion 

The EASA, which is the Technical 

Agent for the Member States of the 

European Union, has issued EASA AD 

2020–0190, dated August 27, 2020 (also 

referred to as the Mandatory Continuing 

Airworthiness Information, or the 

MCAI) (EASA AD 2020–0190), to 

correct an unsafe condition for all 

Airbus SAS Model A330–200 Freighter 

series airplanes, and Model A340–213 

and –313 airplanes. Airplanes with an 

original airworthiness certificate or 

original export certificate of 

airworthiness issued after June 29, 2020 

must comply with the airworthiness 

limitations specified as part of the 

approved type design and referenced on 

the type certificate data sheet; this AD 

therefore does not include those 

airplanes in the applicability. 

EASA AD 2020–0190 specifies that it 

requires a task (limitation) already 

required by EASA AD 2018–0034 

(which corresponds to FAA AD 2018– 

23–14, Amendment 39–19501 (83 FR 

60754, November 27, 2018) (AD 2018– 

23–14)) and invalidates prior 

instructions for that task. This proposed 

AD would terminate the limitation for 

the nose landing gear lower torque link 

having part number D64001, as required 

by paragraph (g) of AD 2018–23–14, for 

Model A330–223F and –243F airplanes 

only. 

This proposed AD was prompted by 

a determination that new or more 

restrictive airworthiness limitations are 

necessary. The FAA is proposing this 

AD to address fatigue cracking, 

accidental damage, or corrosion in 

principal structural elements, and 

possible failure of certain life limited 

parts, which could result in reduced 

structural integrity of the airplane. See 

the MCAI for additional background 

information. 

Related Service Information Under 1 

CFR Part 51 

EASA AD 2020–0190 describes new 

or more restrictive airworthiness 

limitations for airplane structures and 

safe life limits. 

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. 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of This Proposed AD 

This product has been approved by 

the aviation authority of another 

country, and is approved for operation 


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in the United States. Pursuant to the 

FAA’s bilateral agreement with the State 

of Design Authority, the FAA has been 

notified of the unsafe condition 

described in the MCAI referenced 

above. The FAA is proposing this AD 

because the FAA has evaluated all 

pertinent information and determined 

an unsafe condition exists and is likely 

to exist or develop on other products of 

the same type design. 

Proposed AD Requirements 

This proposed AD would require 

revising the existing maintenance or 

inspection program, as applicable, to 

incorporate new or more restrictive 

airworthiness limitations, which are 

specified in EASA AD 2020–0190 

described previously, as incorporated by 

reference. Any differences with EASA 

AD 2020–0190 are identified as 

exceptions in the regulatory text of this 

AD and discussed under ‘‘Differences 

Between this Proposed AD and the 

MCAI.’’ 

This proposed AD would require 

revisions to certain operator 

maintenance documents to include new 

actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance 

with these actions is required by 14 CFR 

91.403(c). For airplanes that have been 

previously modified, altered, or repaired 

in the areas addressed by this proposed 

AD, the operator may not be able to 

accomplish the actions described in the 

revisions. In this situation, to comply 

with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator 

must request approval for an alternative 

method of compliance according to 

paragraph (k)(1) of this proposed AD. 

Explanation of Required Compliance 

Information 

In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to 

improve the efficiency of the AD 

process, the FAA initially worked with 

Airbus and EASA to develop a process 

to use certain EASA ADs as the primary 

source of information for compliance 

with requirements for corresponding 

FAA ADs. The FAA has since 

coordinated with other manufacturers 

and civil aviation authorities (CAAs) to 

use this process. As a result, EASA AD 

2020–0190 will be incorporated by 

reference in the FAA final rule. This 

proposed AD would, therefore, require 

compliance with EASA AD 2020–0190 

in its entirety, through that 

incorporation, except for any differences 

identified as exceptions in the 

regulatory text of this proposed AD. 

Using common terms that are the same 

as the heading of a particular section in 

the EASA AD 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 the EASA AD. 

Service information specified in 

EASA AD 2020–0190 that is required for 

compliance with EASA AD 2020–0190 

will be available on the internet at 

https://www.regulations.gov by 

searching for and locating Docket No. 

FAA–2020–1115 after the FAA final 

rule is published. 

Airworthiness Limitation ADs Using 

the New Process 

The FAA’s process of incorporating 

by reference MCAI ADs as the primary 

source of information for compliance 

with corresponding FAA ADs has been 

limited to certain MCAI ADs (primarily 

those with service bulletins as the 

primary source of information for 

accomplishing the actions required by 

the FAA AD). However, the FAA is now 

expanding the process to include MCAI 

ADs that require a change to 

airworthiness limitation documents, 

such as airworthiness limitation 

sections. 

For these ADs that incorporate by 

reference an MCAI AD that changes 

airworthiness limitations, the FAA 

requirements are unchanged. Operators 

must revise the existing maintenance or 

inspection program, as applicable, to 

incorporate the information specified in 

the new airworthiness limitation 

document. The airworthiness 

limitations must be followed according 

to 14 CFR 91.403(c) and 91.409(e). 

The previous format of the 

airworthiness limitation ADs included a 

paragraph that specified that no 

alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or 

intervals may be used unless the actions 

and intervals are approved as an 

alternative method of compliance 

(AMOC) in accordance with the 

procedures specified in the AMOCs 

paragraph under ‘‘Other FAA 

Provisions.’’ This new format includes a 

‘‘New Provisions for Alternative Actions 

and Intervals’’ paragraph that does not 

specifically refer to AMOCs, but 

operators may still request an AMOC to 

use an alternative action or interval. 

Differences Between This Proposed AD 

and the MCAI 

This proposed AD does not include 

the Model A340–213 and –313 airplanes 

that are specified in the MCAI. Instead, 

the FAA has added the MCAI to the 

required airworthiness actions list 

(RAAL) for the Model A340 airplanes. 

Costs of Compliance 

The FAA estimates that this proposed 

AD affects 6 airplanes of U.S. registry. 

The FAA estimates the following costs 

to comply with this proposed AD: 

The FAA has determined that revising 

the existing maintenance or inspection 

program takes an average of 90 workhours 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 agency 

estimates the average total cost per 

operator 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. 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 

The FAA has determined that this 

proposed AD would not have federalism 

implications under Executive Order 

13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: 

(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 

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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

The Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA proposes to amend 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: 

Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA–2020–1115; 

Project Identifier MCAI–2020–01230–T. 

(a) Comments Due Date 

The FAA must receive comments by 

January 25, 2021. 

(b) Affected Airworthiness Directives (ADs) 

The AD affects AD 2018–23–14, 

Amendment 39–19501 (83 FR 60754, 

November 27, 2018) (AD 2018–23–14). 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model 

A330–223F and –243F airplanes, certificated 

in any category, with an original 

airworthiness certificate or original export 

certificate of airworthiness issued on or 

before June 29, 2020. 

(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 fatigue cracking, 

accidental damage, or corrosion in principal 

structural elements, and possible failure of 

certain life limited parts, 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 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 2020–0190, dated 

August 27, 2020 (EASA AD 2020–0190). 

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020–0190 

(1) The requirements specified in 

paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2020–0190 do not 

apply to this AD. 

(2) Paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020–0190 

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, to incorporate the ‘‘limitations’’ 

specified in paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020– 

0190 within 90 days after the effective date 

of this AD. 

(3) The initial compliance time for doing 

the tasks specified in paragraph (2) of EASA 

AD 2020–0190 is on or before the applicable 

‘‘limitations’’ specified in paragraph (2) of 

EASA AD 2020–0190, or within 90 days after 

the effective date of this AD, whichever 

occurs later. 

(4) The provision specified in paragraph (3) 

of EASA AD 2020–0190 does not apply to 

this AD. 

(5) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 

2020–0190 does not apply to this AD. 

(i) Provisions for Alternative Actions or 

Intervals 

After the existing maintenance or 

inspection program has been revised as 

required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no 

alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or 

intervals are allowed unless they are 

approved as specified in the provisions of the 

‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section of EASA AD 

2020–0190. 

(j) Terminating Action for Certain 

Requirements of AD 2018–23–14 

Accomplishing the revision required by 

this AD terminates the limitation for the nose 

landing gear lower torque link having part 

number D64001, as required by paragraph (g) 

of AD 2018–23–14, for Model A330–223F 

and –243F airplanes only. 

(k) Other 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 local Flight Standards 

District 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 (l)(2) of this AD. 

Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR730-AMOC@faa.gov. Before using any 

approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 

principal inspector, or lacking a principal 

inspector, the manager of the local flight 

standards district office/certificate holding 

district 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, 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. 

(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except 

as required by paragraph (k)(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. 

(l) Related Information 

(1) For information about EASA AD 2020– 

0190, contact the EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone 

+49 221 8999 000; email ADs@

easa.europa.eu; internet 

www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this 

EASA AD on the EASA website at https://

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. This 

material may be found in the AD docket on 

the internet at https://www.regulations.gov 

by searching for and locating Docket No. 

FAA–2020–1115. 

(2) For more information about this AD, 

contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace 

Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, 

International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 

South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 

telephone and fax 206–231–3229; email 

vladimir.ulyanov@faa.gov. 

Issued on December 3, 2020. 

Gaetano A. Sciortino, 

Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, 

Compliance & Airworthiness Division, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2020–26942 Filed 12–9–20; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2020–0831; Project 

Identifier 2019–CE–031–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream 

Aerospace Corporation Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a 

new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation 

(Gulfstream) Model GV airplanes. This 


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