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§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive: 

2024–16–03 The Boeing Company: 

Amendment 39–22809; Docket No. 

FAA–2024–1000; Project Identifier AD– 

2023–01051–T. 

(a) Effective Date 

This airworthiness directive (AD) is 

effective. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to The Boeing Company 

Model 747–400F series airplanes, certificated 

in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert 

Requirements Bulletin 747–57A2371 RB, 

dated September 29, 2023. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 57, Wings. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by a report that cap 

seals were not applied to certain fasteners in 

the fuel tanks during production. The FAA 

is issuing this AD to address missing cap 

seals in the fuel tanks. The unsafe condition, 

if not addressed, could result in a failure to 

prevent possible ignition sources in the fuel 

tanks, which in combination with flammable 

fuel vapors, could result in an explosion or 

fire and consequent loss of the airplane. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Required Actions 

Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this 

AD: At the applicable times specified in the 

‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Alert 

Requirements Bulletin 747–57A2371 RB, 

dated September 29, 2023, do all applicable 

actions identified in, and in accordance with, 

the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 

Alert Requirements Bulletin 747–57A2371 

RB, dated September 29, 2023. 

Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for 

accomplishing the actions required by this 

AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service 

Bulletin 747–57A2371, dated September 29, 

2023, which is referred to in Boeing Alert 

Requirements Bulletin 747–57A2371 RB, 

dated September 29, 2023. 

(h) Exceptions to Service Information 

Specifications 

(1) Where Compliance Time columns of 

the tables in the ‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of 

Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747– 

57A2371 RB, dated September 29, 2023, use 

the phrase ‘‘the original issue date of 

Requirements Bulletin 747–57A2371 RB,’’ 

this AD requires using the effective date of 

this AD. 

(2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements 

Bulletin 747–57A2371 RB, dated September 

29, 2023, states ‘‘BMS 5–45, CLASS B–2, 

GRADE 1,’’ this AD requires replacing that 

text with ‘‘BMS 5–45, CLASS B–2.’’ 

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(1) 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 certification office, 

send it to the attention of the person 

identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. 

Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. 

(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 

notify your appropriate principal inspector, 

or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 

of the responsible Flight Standards Office. 

(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable 

level of safety may be used for any repair, 

modification, or alteration required by this 

AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company 

Organization Designation Authorization 

(ODA) that has been authorized by the 

Manager, AIR–520, Continued Operational 

Safety Branch, FAA, to make those findings. 

To be approved, the repair method, 

modification deviation, or alteration 

deviation must meet the certification basis of 

the airplane, and the approval must 

specifically refer to this AD. 

(j) Related Information 

(1) For more information about this AD, 

contact Samuel Dorsey, Aviation Safety 

Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des 

Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231– 

3415; email samuel.j.dorsey@faa.gov. 

(2) Service information identified in this 

AD that is not incorporated by reference is 

available at the address specified in 

paragraph (k)(3) of this AD. 

(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 the AD specifies otherwise. 

(i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 

747–57A2371 RB, dated September 29, 2023. 

(ii) [Reserved] 

(3) For Boeing material identified in this 

AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, 

Attention: Contractual & Data Services 

(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Boulevard, MC 

110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; 

telephone 562–797–1717; website 

myboeingfleet.com. 

(4) You may view this material at the FAA, 

Airworthiness Products Section, Operational 

Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, 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-locationsoremailfr.inspection@nara.gov. 

Issued on July 30, 2024. 

Peter A. White, 

Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate 

Management Division, Aircraft Certification 

Service. 

[FR Doc. 2024–20834 Filed 9–13–24; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2024–0992; Project 

Identifier MCAI–2024–00030–T; Amendment 

39–22808; AD 2024–16–02] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS 

Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding 

Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018–01– 

07, AD 2018–19–33, AD 2019–21–01, 

AD 2021–26–20, AD 2022–13–09, AD 

2022–14–06, AD 2023–09–05, and AD 

2023–26–06, which applied to all 

Airbus SAS Model A300 B4–600, B4– 

600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and 

Model A300 C4–605R Variant F 

airplanes (collectively called Model 

A300–600 series airplanes); and AD 

2020–23–11, which applied to all 

Airbus SAS Model A300 and A300–600 

series airplanes. AD 2018–01–07, AD 

2018–19–33, AD 2019–21–01, AD 2021– 

26–20, AD 2022–13–09, AD 2022–14– 

06, AD 2023–09–05, and AD 2023–26– 

06 required revising the existing 

maintenance or inspection program, as 

applicable, to incorporate new or more 

restrictive airworthiness limitations. AD 

2020–23–11 required repetitive 

inspections for discrepancies of certain 

areas in and around the fuselage and 

repair if necessary. This AD was 

prompted by a determination that new 

or more restrictive airworthiness 

limitations are necessary. This AD 

continues to require certain actions 

specified in the superseded ADs, and 

requires 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 

incorporated by reference. This AD also 

removes the Model A300 series 

airplanes from the applicability. The 

FAA is issuing this AD to address the 

unsafe condition on these products. 

DATES: This AD is effective October 21, 

2024. 


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The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain publication listed in this AD 

as of October 21, 2024. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain other publication listed in 

this AD as of March 7, 2024 (89 FR 

6411, February 1, 2024). 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain other publication listed in 

this AD as of July 11, 2023 (88 FR 

36926, June 6, 2023). 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain other publication listed in 

this AD as of August 19, 2022 (87 FR 

42318, July 15, 2022). 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain other publication listed in 

this AD as of August 9, 2022 (87 FR 

39743, July 5, 2022). 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain other publication listed in 

this AD as of May 3, 2022 (87 FR 17939, 

March 29, 2022). 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain other publication listed in 

this AD as of January 4, 2021 (85 FR 

75838, November 27, 2020). 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain other publication listed in 

this AD as of November 29, 2019 (84 FR 

56935, October 24, 2019). 

ADDRESSES: 

AD Docket: You may examine the AD 

docket at regulations.gov under Docket 

No. FAA–2024–0992; 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 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 EASA material identified in this 

AD, contact EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; 

telephone +49 221 8999 000; email 

ADs@easa.europa.eu; website 

easa.europa.eu. You may find this 

material on the EASA website at 

ad.easa.europa.eu. 

• For Airbus SAS material identified 

in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, 

Airworthiness Office—EAW, RondPoint Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 

Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 

61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email 

account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 

website airbus.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–2024–0992. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan 

Rodina, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 

1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 

Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 206–231– 

3225; email: dan.rodina@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

The FAA issued a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 

part 39 to supersede AD 2019–21–01, 

Amendment 39–19767 (84 FR 56935, 

October 24, 2019) (AD 2019–21–01). AD 

2019–21–01 applied to all Airbus SAS 

Model A300–600 series airplanes. AD 

2019–21–01 required revising the 

existing maintenance or inspection 

program, as applicable, to incorporate 

new or more restrictive airworthiness 

limitations. The FAA issued 2019–21– 

01 to address fatigue cracking, damage, 

and corrosion in principal structural 

elements. The unsafe condition, if not 

addressed, could result in reduced 

structural integrity of the airplane. 

The NPRM published in the Federal 

Register on April 5, 2024 (89 FR 23951). 

The NPRM was prompted by AD 2024– 

0009, dated January 9, 2024 (EASA AD 

2024–0009) (also referred to as the 

MCAI), issued by EASA, which is the 

Technical Agent for the Member States 

of the European Union. The MCAI states 

that new or more restrictive 

airworthiness limitations have been 

developed. 

In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to 

continue to require certain actions 

specified in AD 2019–21–01, and to 

require revising the existing 

maintenance or inspection program, as 

applicable, to incorporate new or more 

restrictive airworthiness limitations; as 

specified in EASA AD 2024–0009. 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–2024–0992. 

Discussion of Final Airworthiness 

Directive 

Comments 

The FAA received comments from the 

Air Line Pilots Association, 

International (ALPA), who supported 

the NPRM without change. 

The FAA received an additional 

comment from FedEx. The following 

presents the comment received on the 

NPRM and the FAA’s response to the 

comment. 

Request To Terminate Additional ADs 

FedEx requested that the FAA revise 

the proposed AD to allow 

accomplishment of the requirements to 

also terminate the requirements of AD 

2020–23–11, Amendment 39–21327 (85 

FR 75838, November 27, 2020) (AD 

2020–23–11); AD 2021–26–20, 

Amendment 39–21879 (87 FR 17939, 

March 29, 2022) (AD 2021–26–20); AD 

2022–13–09, Amendment 39–22095 (87 

FR 39743, July 5, 2022) (AD 2022–13– 

09); AD 2022–14–06, Amendment 39– 

22111 (87 FR 42318, July 15, 2022) (AD 

2022–14–06); AD 2023–09–05, 

Amendment 39–22428 (88 FR 36926, 

June 6, 2023) (AD 2023–09–05); and AD 

2023–26–06, Amendment 39–22649 (89 

FR 6411, February 1, 2024) (AD 2023– 

26–06). 

Fedex stated that AD 2020–23–11, AD 

2021–26–20, AD 2022–13–09, AD 2022– 

14–06, AD 2023–09–05, and AD 2023– 

26–06 require the incorporation of 

airworthiness limitations section (ALS) 

Part 2 Variations, which have all been 

incorporated into Airbus A300–600 

ALS, Part 2, Revision 04, dated July 20, 

2023, according to the ‘‘Revision Status’’ 

section of Revision 04. FedEx also stated 

that EASA AD 2024–0009 supersedes all 

the EASA ADs related to these 

additional FAA ADs. 

The FAA agrees that the additional 

ADs require the incorporation of ALS 

Part 2 Variations, which have all been 

incorporated into ALS Part 2 Revision 

04, dated July 20, 2023, and therefore, 

those ADs are terminated once Revision 

04 has been incorporated into the 

existing maintenance or inspection 

program, as applicable. Therefore, the 

FAA is superseding AD 2019–21–01, 

AD 2020–23–11, AD 2021–26–20, AD 

2022–13–09, AD 2022–14–06, AD 2023– 

09–05, and AD 2023–26–06, which 

correspond to the EASA ADs 

superseded by EASA AD 2024–0009. 

The FAA has determined superseding 

all affected ADs is a less burdensome 

approach than adding terminating 

action paragraphs to this AD for each of 

the additional ADs. 

Additional Changes Made to This AD 

Although the preamble of the NPRM 

stated that AD 2019–21–01 specified 

that accomplishing the revision required 

by that AD terminates all requirements 

of AD 2018–01–07, Amendment 39– 

19148 (83 FR 2042, January 16, 2018) 


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(AD 2018–01–07) and AD 2018–19–33, 

Amendment 39–19434 (83 FR 48932, 

September 28, 2018) (AD 2018–19–33), 

and that the proposed AD would 

therefore continue to allow that 

terminating action, the proposed AD did 

not include terminating action for those 

ADs. This AD has been revised to 

supersede AD 2018–01–07 and AD 

2018–19–33 and does not restate the 

requirements of those ADs; the actions 

required by those ADs have already 

been terminated by the requirements of 

AD 2019–21–01. 

AD 2020–23–11 corresponds to EASA 

AD 2020–0110R1, dated May 27, 2020 

(EASA AD 2020–0110R1) (for Model 

A300 series airplanes) and EASA AD 

2020–0111R2, dated June 16, 2020 (for 

Model A300–600 series airplanes). 

EASA AD 2020–0110R1 has since been 

superseded by EASA AD 2024–0008, 

dated January 9, 2024 (EASA AD 2024– 

0008). There currently are no Model 

A300 series airplanes on the U.S. 

register. Therefore, the FAA has added 

EASA AD 2024–0008 to the required 

airworthiness actions list (RAAL) for the 

Model A300 series airplanes. Therefore, 

the FAA has not included the Model 

A300 series airplanes in this AD. 

Paragraph (l) of the proposed AD 

specified that accomplishing the actions 

required by this AD terminates all 

requirements of AD 2019–21–01. 

However, AD 2019–21–01 is superseded 

by this AD and the actions are retained 

in paragraph (g) of this AD, which is 

terminated by the actions required by 

paragraph (dd) of this AD. Therefore, 

the FAA has not restated paragraph (l) 

of the proposed AD in this AD. 

Conclusion 

This product has been approved by 

the aviation authority of another 

country and is approved for operation in 

the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s 

bilateral agreement with this State of 

Design Authority, it has notified the 

FAA of the unsafe condition described 

in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA 

reviewed the relevant data, considered 

the comments received, and determined 

that air safety requires adopting this AD 

as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is 

issuing this AD to address the unsafe 

condition on this product. Except for 

minor editorial changes, and any other 

changes described previously, this AD is 

adopted as proposed in the NPRM. 

None of the changes will increase the 

economic burden on any operator. 

Material Incorporated by Reference 

Under 1 CFR Part 51 

The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2024– 

0009. This service information specifies 

new or more restrictive airworthiness 

limitations for airplane structures and 

safe life limits. 

This AD also requires EASA AD 

2023–0091, dated May 5, 2023, which 

the Director of the Federal Register 

approved for incorporation by reference 

as of March 7, 2024 (89 FR 6411, 

February 1, 2024). 

This AD also requires EASA AD 

2022–0192, dated September 23, 2022, 

which the Director of the Federal 

Register approved for incorporation by 

reference as of July 11, 2023 (88 FR 

36926, June 6, 2023). 

This AD also requires EASA AD 

2021–0258, dated November 17, 2021, 

which the Director of the Federal 

Register approved for incorporation by 

reference as of August 19, 2022 (87 FR 

42318, July 15, 2022). 

This AD also requires EASA AD 

2021–0204, dated September 14, 2021, 

which the Director of the Federal 

Register approved for incorporation by 

reference as of August 9, 2022 (87 FR 

39743, July 5, 2022). 

This AD also requires EASA AD 

2021–0093, dated March 30, 2021, 

which the Director of the Federal 

Register approved for incorporation by 

reference as of May 3, 2022 (87 FR 

17939, March 29, 2022). 

This AD also requires EASA AD 

2020–0111R2, dated June 16, 2020, 

which the Director of the Federal 

Register approved for incorporation by 

reference as of January 4, 2021 (85 FR 

75838, November 27, 2020). 

This AD also requires Airbus A300– 

600 Airworthiness Limitations Section 

(ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant 

Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT– 

ALI),’’ Revision 03, dated December 14, 

2018, which the Director of the Federal 

Register approved for incorporation by 

reference as of November 29, 2019 (84 

FR 56935, October 24, 2019). 

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 ADDRESSES. 

Costs of Compliance 

The FAA estimates that this AD 

affects 120 airplanes of U.S. registry. 

The FAA estimates the following costs 

to comply with this AD: 

The FAA estimates the following 

costs to comply with retained actions 

from AD 2020–23–11: 

ESTIMATED COSTS FROM AD 2020–23–11* 

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per 

product 

Cost on U.S. 

operators 

Retained actions from AD 2020–23–11 ......... 90 work-hours × $85 per hour = $7,650 ........ $0 $7,650 $918,000 

* The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in AD 2020–23–11. 

The FAA estimates the total cost per 

operator for the retained actions from 

AD 2019–21–01, AD 2021–26–20, AD 

2022–13–09, AD 2022–14–06, AD 2023– 

09–05, and AD 2023–26–06 to be $7,650 

(90 work-hours × $85 per work-hour) 

per 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. 

The FAA estimates the total cost per 

operator for the new actions to be 

$7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per workhour). 

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 


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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, 

(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: 

■ a. Removing Airworthiness Directives 

(AD) 2018–01–07, Amendment 39– 

19148 (83 FR 2042, January 16, 2018); 

AD 2018–19–33, Amendment 39–19434 

(83 FR 48932, September 28, 2018); AD 

2019–21–01, Amendment 39–19767 (84 

FR 56935, October 24, 2019); AD 2020– 

23–11, Amendment 39–21327 (85 FR 

75838, November 27, 2020); AD 2021– 

26–20, Amendment 39–21879 (87 FR 

17939, March 29, 2022); AD 2022–13– 

09, Amendment 39–22095 (87 FR 

39743, July 5, 2022); AD 2022–14–06, 

Amendment 39–22111 (87 FR 42318, 

July 15, 2022); AD 2023–09–05, 

Amendment 39–22428 (88 FR 36926, 

June 6, 2023); and AD 2023–26–06, 

Amendment 39–22649 (89 FR 6411, 

February 1, 2024); and 

■ b. Adding the following new AD: 

2024–16–02 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– 

22808; Docket No. FAA–2024–0992; 

Project Identifier MCAI–2024–00030–T. 

(a) Effective Date 

This airworthiness directive (AD) is 

effective October 21, 2024. 

(b) Affected ADs 

This AD replaces the ADs specified in 

paragraphs (b)(1) through (9) of this AD. 

(1) AD 2018–01–07, Amendment 39–19148 

(83 FR 2042, January 16, 2018). 

(2) AD 2018–19–33, Amendment 39–19434 

(83 FR 48932, September 28, 2018). 

(3) AD 2019–21–01, Amendment 39–19767 

(84 FR 56935, October 24, 2019) (AD 2019– 

21–01). 

(4) AD 2020–23–11, Amendment 39–21327 

(85 FR 75838, November 27, 2020) (AD 2020– 

23–11). 

(5) AD 2021–26–20, Amendment 39–21879 

(87 FR 17939, March 29, 2022) (AD 2021–26– 

20). 

(6) AD 2022–13–09, Amendment 39–22095 

(87 FR 39743, July 5, 2022) (AD 2022–13–09). 

(7) AD 2022–14–06, Amendment 39–22111 

(87 FR 42318, July 15, 2022) (AD 2022–14– 

06). 

(8) AD 2023–09–05, Amendment 39–22428 

(88 FR 36926, June 6, 2023) (AD 2023–09– 

05). 

(9) AD 2023–26–06, Amendment 39–22649 

(89 FR 6411, February 1, 2024) (AD 2023–26– 

06). 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to all Airbus SAS 

airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) 

through (4) of this AD, certificated in any 

category. 

(1) Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, 

and B4–622 airplanes. 

(2) Model A300 B4–605R and B4–622R 

airplanes. 

(3) Model A300 C4–605R Variant F 

airplanes. 

(4) Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R 

airplanes. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance 

Checks. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

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, damage, 

and corrosion in principal structural 

elements. The unsafe condition, if not 

addressed, could result in reduced structural 

integrity 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 From 

AD 2019–21–01, With No Changes 

This paragraph restates the requirements of 

paragraph (g) of AD 2019–21–01, with no 

changes. Within 90 days after November 29, 

2019 (the effective date of AD 2019–21–01), 

revise the existing maintenance or inspection 

program, as applicable, to incorporate the 

information specified in Airbus A300–600 

Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), 

Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness 

Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ Revision 03, 

dated December 14, 2018. The initial 

compliance time for doing the tasks is at the 

time specified in Airbus A300–600 

Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), 

Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness 

Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ Revision 03, 

dated December 14, 2018, or within 90 days 

after November 29, 2019, whichever occurs 

later. Accomplishing the revision of the 

existing maintenance or inspection program 

required by paragraph (dd) of this AD 

terminates the requirements of this 

paragraph. 

(h) Retained Restrictions on Alternative 

Actions or Intervals From AD 2019–21–01, 

With a New Exception 

This paragraph restates the requirements of 

paragraph (h) of AD 2019–21–01, with a new 

exception. Except as required by paragraphs 

(k), (o), (s), (v), (z), and (dd) of this AD: 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 may be 

used unless the actions and intervals are 

approved as an alternative method of 

compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the 

procedures specified in paragraph (gg)(1) of 

this AD. 

(i) Retained Requirements From AD 2020– 

23–11, With a New Exception 

This paragraph restates the requirements of 

paragraph (g)(2) of AD 2020–23–11, with a 

new exception. Except as specified in 

paragraph (j) of this AD, and except as 

required by paragraph (k) of this AD, comply 

with all required actions and compliance 

times specified in, and in accordance with, 

European Union Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA) AD 2020–0111R2, dated June 16, 

2020 (EASA AD 2020–0111R2). 

Accomplishing the revision of the existing 

maintenance or inspection program required 

by paragraph (dd) of this AD terminates the 

requirements of this paragraph. 

(j) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2020– 

0111R2, With Revised References 

This paragraph restates the exceptions 

specified in paragraphs (h)(2) and (3) of AD 

2020–23–11, with revised references. 

(1) Where paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2020– 

0111R2 refers to June 3, 2020 (‘‘the effective 

date of this [EASA] AD at original issue’’), 

this AD requires using January 4, 2021 (the 

effective date of AD 2020–23–11). 

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

2020–0111R2 does not apply to this AD. 

(k) Retained Requirements From AD 2021– 

26–20, With No Changes 

This paragraph restates the requirements of 

paragraph (g) of AD 2021–26–20, with no 

changes. Except as specified in paragraph (l) 

of this AD: Comply with all required actions 

and compliance times specified in, and in 

accordance with, EASA AD 2021–0093, 

dated March 30, 2021 (EASA AD 2021–0093). 

Accomplishing the revision of the existing 

maintenance or inspection program required 

by paragraph (dd) of this AD terminates the 

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(l) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2021– 

0093, With No Changes 

This paragraph restates the exceptions 

specified in paragraph (h) of AD 2021–26–20, 

with no changes. 

(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0093 refers to its 

effective date, this AD requires using May 3, 

2022 (the effective date of AD 2021–26–20). 

(2) The requirements specified in 

paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2021– 

0093 do not apply to this AD. 

(3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021–0093 

specifies revising ‘‘the approved AMP 

[aircraft maintenance program]’’ within 12 

months after its effective date, but this AD 

requires revising the existing maintenance or 

inspection program, as applicable within 90 

days after May 3, 2022 (the effective date of 

AD 2021–26–20). 

(4) The initial compliance time for doing 

the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA 

2021–0093 is at the applicable ‘‘thresholds’’ 

as incorporated by the requirements of 

paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021–0093, or 

within 90 days after May 3, 2022 (the 

effective date of AD 2021–26–20), whichever 

occurs later. 

(5) The provisions specified in paragraph 

(4) of EASA AD 2021–0093 do not apply to 

this AD. 

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

2021–0093 does not apply to this AD. 

(m) Retained Provisions From AD 2021–26– 

20, With a New Exception 

This paragraph restates the provisions 

specified in paragraph (i) of AD 2021–26–20, 

with a new exception. Except as required by 

paragraph (dd) of this AD: After the existing 

maintenance or inspection program has been 

revised as required by paragraph (k) 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 

2021–0093. 

(n) Retained Terminating Action From AD 

2021–26–20, With No Changes 

This paragraph restates the terminating 

action specified in paragraph (j) of AD 2021– 

26–20, with no changes. 

(1) Accomplishing the actions required by 

paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the 

corresponding requirements of paragraph (g) 

of this AD, for the tasks identified in the 

service information referred to in EASA AD 

2021–0093 only. 

(2) Accomplishing the actions required by 

paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the 

corresponding requirements of paragraph (i) 

of this AD, for the tasks identified in the 

service information referred to in EASA AD 

2021–0093 only. 

(o) Retained Requirements From AD 2022– 

13–09, With No Changes 

This paragraph restates the requirements of 

paragraph (g) of AD 2022–13–09, with no 

changes. Except as specified in paragraph (p) 

of this AD: Comply with all required actions 

and compliance times specified in, and in 

accordance with, EASA AD 2021–0204, 

dated September 14, 2021 (EASA AD 2021– 

0204). Accomplishing the revision of the 

existing maintenance or inspection program 

required by paragraph (dd) of this AD 

terminates the requirements of this 

paragraph. 

(p) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2021– 

0204, With No Changes 

This paragraph restates the exceptions 

specified in paragraph (h) of AD 2022–23–09, 

with no changes. 

(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0204 refers to its 

effective date, this AD requires using August 

9, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022–13– 

09). 

(2) The requirements specified in 

paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2021– 

0204 do not apply to this AD. 

(3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021–0204 

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, within 90 days after August 9, 

2022 (the effective date of AD 2022–13–09). 

(4) The initial compliance time for doing 

the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA 

2021–0204 is at the applicable ‘‘associated 

thresholds’’ as incorporated by the 

requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 

2021–0204, or within 90 days after August 9, 

2022 (the effective date of AD 2022–13–09), 

whichever occurs later. 

(5) The provisions specified in paragraphs 

(4) of EASA AD 2021–0204 do not apply to 

this AD. 

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

2021–0204 does not apply to this AD. 

(q) Retained Provisions From AD 2022–13– 

09, With a New Exception 

This paragraph restates the provisions 

specified in paragraph (i) of AD 2022–13–09, 

with a new exception. Except as required by 

paragraph (dd) of this AD: After the existing 

maintenance or inspection program has been 

revised as required by paragraph (o) 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 

2021–0204. 

(r) Retained Terminating Action From AD 

2022–13–09 With No Changes 

This paragraph restates the terminating 

action specified in paragraph (j) of AD 2021– 

26–20, with no changes. Accomplishing the 

actions required by paragraph (o) of this AD 

terminates the corresponding requirements of 

paragraph (g) of this AD, for the tasks 

identified in the service information referred 

to in EASA AD 2021–0204 only. 

(s) Retained Requirements From AD 2022– 

14–06, With No Changes 

This paragraph restates the requirements of 

paragraph (g) of AD 2022–14–06, with no 

changes. Except as specified in paragraph (t) 

of this AD: Comply with all required actions 

and compliance times specified in, and in 

accordance with, EASA AD 2021–0258, 

dated November 17, 2021 (EASA AD 2021– 

0258). Accomplishing the revision of the 

existing maintenance or inspection program 

required by paragraph (dd) of this AD 

terminates the requirements of this 

paragraph. 

(t) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2021– 

0258, With No Changes 

This paragraph restates the exceptions 

specified in paragraph (h) of AD 2022–14–06, 

with no changes. 

(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0258 refers to its 

effective date, this AD requires using August 

19, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022–14– 

06). 

(2) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2021– 

0258 specifies ‘‘This AD invalidates the LOV 

[limit of validity] as specified in Airbus 

A300–600 ALS Part 2 Revision 03 [EASA AD 

2019–0090],’’ this AD replaces the LOVs 

specified in paragraph 3.1 of Airbus A300– 

600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), 

Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness 

Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ Revision 03, 

dated December 14, 2018, as required by 

paragraph (g) of this AD. 

(3) Paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2021–0258 

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, within 90 days after August 19, 

2022 (the effective date of AD 2022–14–06). 

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

2021–0258 does not apply to this AD. 

(u) Retained Provisions From AD 2022–14– 

06, With a New Exception 

This paragraph restates the provisions 

specified in paragraph (i) of AD 2022–14–06, 

with a new exception. Except as required by 

paragraph (dd) of this AD: After the existing 

maintenance or inspection program has been 

revised as required by paragraph (s) 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 

2021–0258. 

(v) Retained Requirements From AD 2023– 

09–05, With No Changes 

This paragraph restates the requirements of 

paragraph (g) of AD 2023–09–05, with no 

changes. Except as specified in paragraph (w) 

of this AD: Comply with all required actions 

and compliance times specified in, and in 

accordance with, EASA AD 2022–0192, 

dated September 23, 2022 (EASA AD 2022– 

0192). Accomplishing the revision of the 

existing maintenance or inspection program 

required by paragraph (dd) of this AD 

terminates the requirements of this 

paragraph. 

(w) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2022– 

0192, With No Changes 

This paragraph restates the exceptions 

specified in paragraph (h) of AD 2023–09–05, 

with no changes. 

(1) This AD does not adopt the 

requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and 

(2) of EASA AD 2022–0192. 

(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–0192 

specifies revising ‘‘the AMP’’ within 12 

months after its effective date, but this AD 

requires revising the existing maintenance or 

inspection program, as applicable, within 90 

days after July 11, 2023 (the effective date of 

AD 2023–09–05). 

(3) The initial compliance time for doing 

the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA 


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2022–0192 is at the applicable ‘‘associated 

thresholds’’ as incorporated by the 

requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 

2022–0192, or within 90 days after July 11, 

2023 (the effective date of AD 2023–09–05), 

whichever occurs later. 

(4) This AD does not adopt the provisions 

specified in paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2022– 

0192. 

(5) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’ 

section of EASA AD 2022–0192. 

(x) Retained Provisions From AD 2023–09– 

05, With a New Exception 

This paragraph restates the provisions 

specified in paragraph (i) of AD 2023–09–05, 

with a new exception. Except as required by 

paragraph (dd) of this AD: After the existing 

maintenance or inspection program has been 

revised as required by paragraph (v) 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 

2022–0192. 

(y) Retained Terminating Action From AD 

2023–09–05, With No Changes 

This paragraph restates the terminating 

action specified in paragraph (j) of AD 2023– 

09–05, with no changes. Accomplishing the 

actions required by paragraph (v) of this AD 

terminates the corresponding requirements of 

paragraph (g) of this AD for the tasks 

identified in the service information referred 

to in EASA AD 2022–0192 only. 

(z) Retained Requirements From AD 2023– 

26–06, With No Changes 

This paragraph restates the requirements of 

paragraph (g) of AD 2023–26–06, with no 

changes. Except as specified in paragraph 

(aa) of this AD: Comply with all required 

actions and compliance times specified in, 

and in accordance with, EASA AD 2023– 

0091, dated May 5, 2023 (EASA AD 2023– 

0091). Accomplishing the revision of the 

existing maintenance or inspection program 

required by paragraph (dd) of this AD 

terminates the requirements of this 

paragraph. 

(aa) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2023– 

0091, With No Changes 

This paragraph restates the exceptions 

specified in paragraph (h) of AD 2023–26–06, 

with no changes. 

(1) This AD does not adopt the 

requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and 

(2) of EASA AD 2023–0091. 

(2) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023– 

0091 specifies ‘‘Within 12 months after the 

effective date of this AD, revise the AMP,’’ 

this AD requires replacing those words with 

‘‘Within 90 days after March 7, 2024 (the 

effective date of AD 2023–26–06), revise the 

existing maintenance or inspection program, 

as applicable.’’ 

(3) The initial compliance time for doing 

the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA 

2023–0091 is at the applicable ‘‘associated 

thresholds’’ as incorporated by the 

requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 

2023–0091, or within 90 days after March 7, 

2024 (the effective date of AD 2023–26–06), 

whichever occurs later. 

(4) This AD does not adopt the provisions 

specified in paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2023– 

0091. 

(5) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’ 

section of EASA AD 2023–0091. 

(bb) Retained Provisions From AD 2023–26– 

06, With a New Exception 

This paragraph restates the provisions 

specified in paragraph (i) of AD 2023–26–06, 

with a new exception. Except as required by 

paragraph (dd) of this AD: After the existing 

maintenance or inspection program has been 

revised as required by paragraph (z) 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 

2023–0091. 

(cc) Retained Terminating Action From AD 

2023–26–06, With a Revised Reference 

This paragraph restates the terminating 

action specified in paragraph (j) of AD 2023– 

26–06, with a revised reference. 

Accomplishing the actions required by 

paragraph (z) of this AD terminates the 

corresponding requirements of paragraph (g) 

of this AD for the tasks identified in the 

service information referenced in EASA AD 

2023–0091 only. 

(dd) New Revision of the Existing 

Maintenance or Inspection Program 

Except as specified in paragraph (ee) of this 

AD: Comply with all required actions and 

compliance times specified in, and in 

accordance with, EASA AD 2024–0009, 

dated January 9, 2024 (EASA AD 2024–0009). 

Accomplishing the revision of the existing 

maintenance or inspection program required 

by this paragraph terminates the 

requirements of paragraphs (g), (i), (k), (o), 

(s), (v), and (z) of this AD. 

(ee) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024–0009 

(1) This AD does not adopt the 

requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and 

(2) of EASA AD 2024–0009. 

(2) Paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2024–0009 

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, within 90 days after the effective 

date of this AD. 

(3) The initial compliance time for doing 

the tasks specified in paragraph (4) of EASA 

AD 2024–0009 is at the applicable 

‘‘limitations’’ and ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as 

incorporated by the requirements of 

paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2024–0009, or 

within 90 days after the effective date of this 

AD, whichever occurs later. 

(4) This AD does not adopt the provisions 

specified in paragraphs (5) and (6) of EASA 

AD 2024–0009. 

(5) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’ 

section of EASA AD 2024–0009. 

(6) Where EASA AD 2024–0009 refers to its 

effective date, this AD requires using the 

effective date of this AD. 

(ff) New Provisions for Alternative Actions 

and Intervals 

After the existing maintenance or 

inspection program has been revised as 

required by paragraph (dd) of this AD, no 

alternative actions (e.g., inspections) and 

intervals are allowed unless they are 

approved as specified in the provisions of the 

‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section of EASA AD 

2024–0009. 

(gg) 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 (hh) of this AD. Information may 

be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-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, 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 (gg)(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. 

(hh) Additional Information 

For more information about this AD, 

contact Dan Rodina, Aviation Safety 

Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 

410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 206–231– 

3225; email: dan.rodina@faa.gov. 

(ii) 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. 

(3) The following material was approved 

for IBR on [DATE 35 DAYS AFTER DATE OF 

PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL RULE]. 

(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA) AD 2024–0009, dated January 9, 

2024. 

(ii) [Reserved] 


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(4) The following material was approved 

for IBR on March 7, 2024 (89 FR 6411, 

February 1, 2024). 

(i) EASA AD 2023–0091, dated May 5, 

2023. 

(ii) [Reserved] 

(5) The following material was approved 

for IBR on July 11, 2023 (88 FR 36926, June 

6, 2023). 

(i) EASA AD 2022–0192, dated September 

23, 2022. 

(ii) [Reserved] 

(6) The following material was approved 

for IBR on August 19, 2022 (87 FR 42318, 

July 15, 2022). 

(i) EASA AD 2021–0258, dated November 

17, 2021. 

(ii) [Reserved] 

(7) The following material was approved 

for IBR on August 9, 2022 (87 FR 39743, July 

5, 2022). 

(i) EASA AD 2021–0204, dated September 

14, 2021. 

(ii) [Reserved] 

(8) The following material was approved 

for IBR on May 3, 2022 (87 FR 17939, March 

29, 2022). 

(i) EASA AD 2021–0093, dated March 30, 

2021. 

(ii) [Reserved] 

(9) The following material was approved 

for IBR on January 4, 2021 (85 FR 75838, 

November 27, 2020). 

(i) EASA AD 2020–0111R2, dated June 16, 

2020. 

(ii) [Reserved] 

(10) The following material was approved 

for IBR on November 29, 2019 (84 FR 56935, 

October 24, 2019). 

(i) Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness 

Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage 

Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items 

(DT–ALI),’’ Revision 03, dated December 14, 

2018. 

(ii) [Reserved] 

(11) For EASA ADs 2020–0111R2, 2021– 

0093, 2021–0204, 2021–0258, 2022–0192, 

2023–0091, and 2024–0009, contact EASA, 

Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, 

Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email 

ADs@easa.europa.eu; website 

easa.europa.eu. You may find these EASA 

ADs on the EASA website at 

ad.easa.europa.eu. 

(12) For Airbus SAS material identified in 

this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness 

Office—EAW, 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 account.airworth-eas@

airbus.com; website airbus.com. 

(13) You may view this material that is 

incorporated by reference 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. 

(14) 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 July 30, 2024. 

Peter A. White, 

Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate 

Management Division, Aircraft Certification 

Service. 

[FR Doc. 2024–20835 Filed 9–13–24; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2024–1291; Project 

Identifier MCAI–2022–00901–R; Amendment 

39–22811; AD 2024–16–05] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 

Helicopters 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for all 

Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J 

helicopters. This AD was prompted by 

a report of a main rotor gearbox (MGB) 

flange assembly coupling (coupling) that 

was incorrectly assembled. This AD 

requires a one-time visual inspection to 

determine correct assembly of each 

sliding flange installed on each MGB 

coupling, and if necessary, further 

corrective actions. This AD also 

prohibits installing certain MGB 

couplings or any MGB equipped with 

certain MGB couplings on any 

helicopter. These requirements are 

specified in a European Union Aviation 

Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is 

incorporated by reference. The FAA is 

issuing this AD to address the unsafe 

condition on these products. 

DATES: This AD is effective October 21, 

2024. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain publication listed in this AD 

as of October 21, 2024. 

ADDRESSES: 

AD Docket: You may examine the AD 

docket at regulations.gov under Docket 

No. FAA–2024–1291; 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 EASA AD, 

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 EASA material identified in this 

AD, contact EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; 

telephone +49 221 8999 000; email 

ADs@easa.europa.eu; internet 

easa.europa.eu. You may find the EASA 

material on the EASA website at 

ad.easa.europa.eu. 

• You may view this material at the 

FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, 

Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood 

Parkway, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 

76177. For information on the 

availability of this material at the FAA, 

call (817) 222–5110. It is also available 

at regulations.gov under Docket No. 

FAA–2024–1291. 

Other Related Service Information: 

For Airbus Helicopters material, contact 

Airbus Helicopters, 2701 North Forum 

Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; phone 

(972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax 

(972) 641–3775; or at airbus.com/en/ 

products-services/helicopters/hcareservices/airbusworld. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hal 

Jensen, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA; 

3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, 

CA 90712; telephone (303) 342–1080; 

email hal.jensen@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

EASA, which is the Technical Agent 

for the Member States of the European 

Union, has issued EASA AD 2022–0140, 

dated July 7, 2022 (EASA AD 2022– 

0140), to correct an unsafe condition on 

Airbus Helicopters Model SA 330 J 

helicopters, all serial numbers. 

The FAA issued a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 

part 39 by adding an AD that would 

apply to Airbus Helicopters Model 

SA330J helicopters, certificated in any 

category. The NPRM published in the 

Federal Register on May 15, 2024 (89 

FR 42397). The NPRM was prompted by 

a report of an incorrectly assembled 

MGB coupling part number (P/N) 

330A32–9392–01 which was installed 

in the reverse position, deviating from 

the assembly instructions. 

In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to 

require accomplishing the actions 

specified in EASA AD 2022–0140, as 

incorporated by reference, except for 

any differences identified as exceptions 

in the regulatory text of this AD and 

except as discussed under ‘‘Differences 

Between this AD and the EASA AD.’’ 

This condition, which if not addressed, 

could lead to loss of the drive 

transmission from the left-hand or righthand engine, and subsequent loss of 

control of the helicopter. The FAA is 

issuing this AD to address the unsafe 

condition on these products. 


lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1