Document ID: FAA-2022-0682-0005
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Airworthiness Directives: Airbus SAS Airplanes
Posted Date: 2022-11-17T05:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 221 (Thursday, November 17, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68891-68895]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-24991]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0682; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01271-T; 
Amendment 39-22171; AD 2022-19-02]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-10-
08, AD 2017-05-10, and AD 2019-01-05, which applied to certain Airbus 
SAS Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and AD 
2019-20-13, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-
200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 
series airplanes. AD 2016-10-08 required determining the flight cycles 
accumulated on certain trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuators 
(THSAs), and replacing the THSA if necessary. AD 2017-05-10, AD 2019-
01-05, and AD 2019-20-13 required revising the existing maintenance or 
inspection program, as applicable. This AD was prompted by a 
determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations 
are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or 
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate additional new or 
more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as 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 December 22, 2022.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 22, 
2022.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of June 
24, 2016 (81 FR 31844, May 20, 2016).
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of 
November 26, 2019 (84 FR 56378, October 22, 2019).

ADDRESSES:
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2022-0682; 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 AD 2021-0250, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 
3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email 
[email protected]; internet easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA AD 
on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
     For Airbus SAS service information, contact Airbus SAS, 
Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 
80; email airbus.com">[email protected]airbus.com; internet airbus.com.
     You may view this service information at the FAA, 
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the

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availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also 
available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-0682.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 
Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3229; email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the 
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2021-0250, dated November 17, 2021 
(EASA AD 2021-0250) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an 
unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, 
and -243 airplanes; Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes; Model A330-
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; 
Model A330-841 airplanes; and Model A330-941 airplanes.
    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2016-10-08, Amendment 39-18519 (81 FR 
31844, May 20, 2016) (AD 2016-10-08); AD 2017-05-10, Amendment 39-18821 
(82 FR 13379, March 13, 2017) (AD 2017-05-10); AD 2019-01-05, Amendment 
39-19544 (84 FR 4310, February 15, 2019) (AD 2019-01-05); and AD 2019-
20-13, Amendment 39-19766 (84 FR 56378, October 22, 2019) (AD 2019-20-
13). AD 2016-10-08, AD 2017-05-10, and AD 2019-01-05, applied to 
certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series 
airplanes, and AD 2019-20-13 applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A330-
200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and 
A340-600 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register 
on June 23, 2022 (87 FR 37454). The NPRM was prompted by a 
determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations 
are necessary. The NPRM proposed to require revising the existing 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate 
additional new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as 
specified in EASA AD 2021-0250.
    The FAA is issuing this AD to address the failure of system 
components, which could reduce the controllability of the airplane. See 
the MCAI for additional background information.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received a comment from the Air Line Pilots Association, 
International (ALPA) who supported the NPRM without change.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment 
received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as 
proposed. Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as 
proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic 
burden on any operator. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2021-0250 specifies airworthiness limitations for system 
equipment maintenance requirements.
    This AD also requires Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3199, dated 
July 15, 2014, which the Director of the Federal Register approved for 
incorporation by reference as of June 24, 2016 (81 FR 31844, May 20, 
2016).
    This AD also requires Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section 
(ALS) Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), 
Revision 07, dated October 15, 2018, which the Director of the Federal 
Register approved for incorporation by reference as of November 26, 
2019 (84 FR 56378, October 22, 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 the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 138 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
    The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the retained 
actions from AD 2016-10-08 to be $255 per product (3 work-hours x $85 
per work-hour) for inspecting the THSA for a total cost for U.S. 
operators of $35,190. The retained on-condition cost for AD 2016-10-08 
is $724,511 per product (23 work-hours x $85 per work-hour). The FAA 
estimates the total cost per operator for the retained actions from AD 
2019-20-13 to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
    The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or 
inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours 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 x $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

    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,

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the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD 2016-10-08, Amendment 39-
18519 (81 FR 31844, May 20, 2016); AD 2017-05-10, Amendment 39-18821 
(82 FR 13379, March 13, 2017); AD 2019-01-05, Amendment 39-19544 (84 FR 
4310, February 15, 2019); and AD 2019-20-13, Amendment 39-19766 (84 FR 
56378, October 22, 2019); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:

     2022-19-02 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22171; Docket No. FAA-2022-
0682; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01271-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 22, 
2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    (1) This AD replaces the ADs identified in paragraphs (b)(1)(i) 
through (iv) of this AD.
    (i) AD 2016-10-08, Amendment 39-18519 (81 FR 31844, May 20, 
2016) (AD 2016-10-08).
    (ii) AD 2017-05-10, Amendment 39-18821 (82 FR 13379, March 13, 
2017) (AD 2017-05-10).
    (iii) AD 2019-01-05, Amendment 39-19544 (84 FR 4310, February 
15, 2019) (AD 2019-01-05).
    (iv) AD 2019-20-13, Amendment 39-19766 (84 FR 56378, October 22, 
2019) (AD 2019-20-13).
    (2) This AD affects the ADs identified in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) 
and (ii) of this AD.
    (i) AD 2014-16-22, Amendment 39-17946 (79 FR 49442, August 21, 
2014) (AD 2014-16-22).
    (ii) AD 2017-25-13, Amendment 39-19127 (82 FR 59960, December 
18, 2017) (AD 2017-25-13).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes specified in paragraphs 
(c)(1) through (5) of this AD, certificated in any category, with an 
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of 
airworthiness issued on or before July 1, 2021.
    (1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
    (2) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
    (3) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, 
and -343 airplanes.
    (4) Model A330-841 airplanes.
    (5) Model A330-941 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 the failure of system components, which 
could reduce the controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Retained Inspection To Determine Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer 
Actuator (THSA) Part Number and Accumulated Total Flight Cycles, With 
Removed References to Certain Models

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2016-10-08, with removed references to certain models. For Model 
A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, and A330-300 series airplanes: Within 
90 days after June 24, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-10-08), 
inspect the THSA to determine if it has part number 47147-500, 
47147-700, 47172-300, 47172-500, 47172-510, or 47172-520, and to 
determine the total number of flight cycles accumulated since the 
THSA's first installation on an airplane, or since the most recent 
no-back brake (NBB) replacement. A review of airplane delivery or 
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the 
part number of the THSA can be conclusively determined from that 
review. Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or 
inspection program required by paragraph (o) of this AD terminates 
the requirements of this paragraph.

(h) Retained THSA Replacement for Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, 
and A330-300 Series Airplanes, With Removed References to Certain 
Models and Service Information

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2016-10-08, with removed references to certain models and service 
information. For Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, and A330-300 
series airplanes having a THSA with a part number specified in 
paragraph (g) of this AD: At the applicable time specified in 
paragraph (h)(1), (2), or (3) of this AD, replace each affected THSA 
with a serviceable THSA, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3199, dated July 15, 
2014. Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or 
inspection program required by paragraph (o) of this AD terminates 
the requirements of this paragraph.
    (1) For a THSA that has accumulated or exceeded 20,000 total 
flight cycles since the THSA's first installation on an airplane, or 
since the most recent NBB replacement, whichever is later, as of 
June 24, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-10-08): Within 6 months 
after June 24, 2016.
    (2) For a THSA that has accumulated or exceeded 16,000 total 
flight cycles, but less than 20,000 total flight cycles since the 
THSA's first installation on an airplane, or since the most recent 
NBB replacement, whichever is later, as of June 24, 2016 (the 
effective date of AD 2016-10-08): Within 12 months after June 24, 
2016, but without exceeding 20,000 total flight cycles.
    (3) For a THSA that has accumulated less than 16,000 total 
flight cycles since first installation on an airplane, or since the 
most recent NBB replacement, whichever is later, as of June 24, 2016 
(the effective date of AD 2016-10-08): At the applicable time 
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
    Note 1 to paragraph (h): This note applies to paragraphs (h) and 
(i) of this AD. The THSA life limits specified in Part 4-Aging 
System Maintenance of the Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations 
Sections are still relevant, as applicable to airplane model and 
THSA part number.

(i) Retained Replacement Times for Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, 
and A330-300 Series Airplanes With THSAs Having Less Than 16,000 Total 
Flight Cycles as of the Effective Date of This AD, With Removed 
References to Certain Models and Service Information

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 
2016-10-08, with removed references to certain models and service 
information. The requirements of this paragraph apply to Model A330-
200 Freighter, A330-200, and A330-300 series airplanes having a THSA 
with a part number specified in paragraph (g) of this AD that has 
accumulated less than 16,000 total flight cycles since first 
installation on an airplane, or since the most recent NBB 
replacement, whichever is later, as of June 24, 2016 (the effective 
date of AD 2016-10-08). Not later than the date specified in 
paragraphs (i)(1), (2), or (3) of this AD, as applicable: For any 
THSA having reached or exceeded on that date the corresponding 
number of total flight cycles as specified in paragraphs (i)(1), 
(2), or (3) of this AD, as applicable, replace the THSA with a 
serviceable unit, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3199, dated July 15, 2014. 
Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection 
program required by paragraph (o) of this AD terminates the 
requirements of this paragraph.
    (1) As of 12 months after June 24, 2016 (the effective date of 
AD 2016-10-08): The THSA flight-cycle limit (since first 
installation on an airplane, or since last NBB replacement, 
whichever occurs later) is 16,000 total flight cycles.
    (2) As of July 31, 2017: The THSA flight cycle limit (since 
first installation on an airplane, or since last NBB replacement, 
whichever occurs later) is 14,000 total flight cycles.
    (3) As of July 31, 2018: The THSA flight cycle limit (since 
first installation on an airplane, or since last NBB replacement, 
whichever occurs later) is 12,000 total flight cycles.

(j) Retained THSA Replacement Intervals for Model A330-200 Freighter, 
A330-200, and A330-300 Series Airplanes, With Removed Service 
Information

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 
2016-10-08, with removed service information. For Model

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A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, and A330-300 series airplanes with any 
part installed, as required by paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD, 
having a part number identified in paragraph (g) of this AD: From 
the dates specified in paragraph (i) of this AD, as applicable, and 
prior to exceeding the accumulated number of total flight cycles 
corresponding to each time, replace each affected THSA with a 
serviceable part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3199, dated July 15, 2014. 
Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection 
program required by paragraph (o) of this AD terminates the 
requirements of this paragraph.

(k) Retained Definition of Serviceable THSA, With Updated Paragraph 
References

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (l) of AD 
2016-10-08, with updated paragraph references. For the purposes of 
paragraphs (g) through (j) and (l) of this AD, a serviceable THSA is 
a THSA:
    (1) Having a part number identified in paragraph (g) of this AD 
that has not exceeded any of the total accumulated flight cycles 
identified in paragraphs (i)(1) through (3) of this AD; or
    (2) Having a part number that is not identified in paragraph (g) 
of this AD.

(l) Retained Parts Installation Limitation, With Updated Paragraph 
References

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (m) of AD 
2016-10-08, with updated paragraph references. For Model A330-200 
Freighter, A330-200, and A330-300 series airplanes: From each date 
specified in paragraphs (i)(1) through (3) of this AD, a THSA having 
a part number identified in paragraph (g) of this AD may be 
installed on any airplane, provided the THSA has not exceeded the 
corresponding number of accumulated total flight cycles. 
Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection 
program required by paragraph (o) of this AD terminates the 
requirements of this paragraph.

(m) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection 
Program, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2019-20-13, with no changes. For Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, 
and A330-300 series airplanes with an original airworthiness 
certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued 
on or before October 15, 2018: Within 90 days after November 26, 
2019 (the effective date of AD 2019-20-13), revise the existing 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the 
information specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations 
Section (ALS) Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements 
(SEMR), Revision 07, dated October 15, 2018. The component life 
limits and the initial compliance time for doing the tasks are at 
the times specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section 
(ALS) Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), 
Revision 07, dated October 15, 2018, or within 90 days after 
November 26, 2019, whichever occurs later. Accomplishing the 
revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required 
by paragraph (o) of this AD terminates the requirements of this 
paragraph.

(n) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals, With a 
New Exception

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2019-20-13, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph 
(o) of this AD, after the existing maintenance or inspection program 
has been revised as required by paragraph (m) 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 (s)(1) of this AD.

(o) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program

    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 2021-0250, dated November 17, 2021 (EASA AD 
2021-0250). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance 
or inspection program required by this paragraph terminates the 
requirements of paragraphs (g) through (j), (l), and (m) of this AD.

(p) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0250

    (1) Where EASA AD 2021-0250 refers to its effective date, this 
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA 
AD 2021-0250 do not apply to this AD.
    (3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0250 specifies to ``revise 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 the effective date of this AD.
    (4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in 
paragraph (3) of EASA 2021-0250 is at the applicable ``limitations 
and associated thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of 
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0250, or within 90 days after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
    (5) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA 
AD 2021-0250 do not apply to this AD.
    (6) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2021-0250 does not apply 
to this AD.

(q) New Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals

    After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been 
revised as required by paragraph (o) 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 2021-0250.

(r) Terminating Action for AD 2014-16-22 and AD 2017-25-13

    (1) Accomplishing the action required by task number 213100-
00001-1-E of Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) 
Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision 
07, dated October 15, 2018, or using ``The ALS'' as specified in 
EASA AD 2021-0250, within the compliance time specified for that 
task terminates all requirements of AD 2014-16-22 for Airbus SAS 
Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes only.
    (2) Accomplishing the action required by task number 274400-
000041-E of Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 
4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision 07, 
dated October 15, 2018, or using ``The ALS'' as specified in EASA AD 
2021-0250, within the compliance time specified for that task 
terminates all requirements of AD 2017-25-13 for Airbus SAS Model 
A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes only.

(s) 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 International 
Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified 
in paragraph (t) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 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 (s)(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.

(t) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir Ulyanov, 
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International 
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 
telephone 206-231-3229; email [email protected].

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(u) 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 22, 2022.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0250, 
dated November 17, 2021.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
June 24, 2016 (81 FR 31844, May 20, 2016).
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3199, dated July 15, 2014.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (5) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
November 26, 2019 (84 FR 56378, October 22, 2019).
    (i) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, 
System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision 07, dated 
October 15, 2018.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (6) For EASA AD 2021-0250, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email 
[email protected]; internet easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA 
AD on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (7) For Airbus SAS service information, contact Airbus SAS, 
Airworthiness Office--EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 
44 51; email airbus.com">[email protected]airbus.com; internet 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 that is incorporated by reference 
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    Issued on September 2, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.

    Editorial Note:  This document was received for publication by 
the Office of the Federal Register on November 10, 2022.

[FR Doc. 2022-24991 Filed 11-16-22; 8:45 am]
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