FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

LARGE AIRCRAFT
BIWEEKLY 2022-01
12/20/2021 - 01/02/2022

Federal Aviation Administration

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AD No. Information Manufacturer Applicability

Information Key: E – Emergency; COR – Correction; R – Replaces, A – Affects

Biweekly 2022-01
2021-24-02 The Boeing Company MD-11 and MD-11F
2021-24-12 A 2008-11-13 The Boeing Company 777-200, -200LR, -300, -300ER, and 777F
A 2014-09-09
2021-24-20 Airbus SAS A350-941 and -1041
2021-25-09 The Boeing Company 737-200 and -200C
2021-25-12 R 2017-19-09 De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and -402
Limited
2021-25-14 Airbus SAS A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133;
A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233; A321-
111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232
2021-26-04 R 2019-18-08 Engine Alliance GP7270 and GP7277
2021-26-13 Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Trent 1000-A2, Trent 1000-AE2, Trent 1000-C2, Trent
Co KG 1000-CE2, Trent 1000-D2, Trent 1000-E2, Trent 1000-G2,
Trent 1000-H2, Trent 1000-J2, Trent 1000-K2, and Trent
1000-L2
2021-26-19 General Electric Company CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5B1, CF34-8E2, CF34-8E2A1, CF34-
8E5, CF34-8E5A1, CF34-8E5A2, CF34-8E6, and CF34-
8E6A1
2022-01-04 Rolls-Royce Corporation AE 2100D3

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FAA DIRECTIVE
Aviation Safety
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2021-24-02 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-21823; Docket No. FAA-2021-0564; Project
Identifier AD-2020-01350-T.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 1, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

(c) Applicability

This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes, certificated
in any category.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical power.

(e) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by reports indicating incidents of wires chafing against the inboard upper
corner of the observer station circuit breaker panel. The FAA is issuing this AD to address wire
chafing and arcing on the panel, which could cause damage to equipment, and result in loss of
electrical power and a possible in-flight fire.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in paragraph
1.E., “Compliance,” of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A204, Revision 2, dated April 14,
2021, do all applicable actions identified as “RC” (required for compliance) in, and in accordance
with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A204, Revision 2,
dated April 14, 2021.

(h) Exception to Service Information Specifications

Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A204, Revision 2, dated April 14, 2021, uses the
phrase “the Revision 2 date of this service bulletin,” this AD requires using “the effective date of this
AD.”

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(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO 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 Related Information. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-
[email protected].
(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, Los
Angeles ACO 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.
(4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC),
the provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (ii) of this AD apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an
RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled “RC Exempt,” then the
RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled 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 RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.

(j) Related Information

For more information about this AD, contact Eric Igama, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and
Equipment Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA
90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5388; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected].

(k) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A204, Revision 2, dated April 14, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal
Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html.

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Issued on November 9, 2021.

Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-27958 Filed 12-27-21; 8:45 am]

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FAA DIRECTIVE
Aviation Safety
www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/
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2021-24-12 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-21833; Docket No. FAA-2021-0134; Project
Identifier AD-2020-01254-T.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 1, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

This AD affects the ADs specified in paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) of this AD.
(1) AD 2008-11-13, Amendment 39-15536 (73 FR 30737, May 29, 2008) (AD 2008-11-13).
(2) AD 2014-09-09, Amendment 39-17844 (79 FR 30005, May 27, 2014) (AD 2014-09-09).

(c) Applicability

This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, -300ER, and 777F
series airplanes, certificated in any category, having line numbers (L/Ns) 1 through 1609 inclusive.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel; 47, Inert Gas System.

(e) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by significant changes, including new or more restrictive requirements,
made to the airworthiness limitations (AWLs) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations
(CDCCLs) related to fuel tank ignition prevention, the engine fuel suction feed system, and the
nitrogen generation system. The FAA is issuing this AD to address ignition sources inside the fuel
tanks and the increased flammability exposure of the center fuel tank caused by latent failures,
alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and
consequent loss of an airplane; and to address potential loss of engine fuel suction feed capability,
which could result in dual engine flameouts, inability to restart engines, and consequent forced
landing of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate the information in Section D, “Airworthiness Limitations–
Systems,” including Subsections D.1, D.2, and D.3, of Section 9, Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs)
and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), D622W001-9, dated November 2019, of

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Boeing 777-200/200LR/300/300ER/777F Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) Document; or Section

D, “Airworthiness Limitations–Systems,” including Subsections D.1, D.2, and D.3, of Section 9,
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),
D622W001-9, dated February 2021, of Boeing 777-200/200LR/300/300ER/777F Maintenance
Planning Data (MPD) Document; except as provided by paragraph (h) and (i) of this AD. The initial
compliance time for doing the airworthiness limitation instructions (ALI) tasks is at the times
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (10) of this AD.
(1) For AWL 28-AWL-01, “External Wires Over Center Fuel Tank”: Within 16,000 flight cycles
or 3,000 days, whichever occurs first after the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate
or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness; or within 16,000 flight
cycles or 3,000 days, whichever occurs first after the most recent inspection was performed as
specified in AWL 28-AWL-01; whichever occurs later.
(2) For AWL 28-AWL-03, “Fuel Quantity Indicating System (FQIS)–Out of Tank Wiring
Lightning Shield to Ground Termination”: Within 16,000 flight cycles or 3,000 days, whichever
occurs first after the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of
the original export certificate of airworthiness; or within 16,000 flight cycles or 3,000 days,
whichever occurs first after the most recent inspection was performed as specified in AWL 28-AWL-
03; whichever occurs later.
(3) For AWL 28-AWL-18, “Over-Current and Arcing Protection Electrical Design Features
Operation–AC Fuel Pump GFI and GFP”: Within 375 days after the date of issuance of the original
airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness; or
within 375 days after accomplishment of the actions specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-
28A0037; or within 375 days after accomplishment of the actions specified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-28A0038; or within 375 days after the most recent inspection was performed as
specified in AWL 28-AWL-18; whichever occurs latest.
(4) For AWL 28-AWL-21, “External Wires Over Auxiliary Fuel Tank (Cell)”: Within 16,000
flight cycles or 3,000 days, whichever occurs first after the date of issuance of the original
airworthiness certificate or date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness; or
within 16,000 flight cycles or 3,000 days, whichever occurs first after the most recent inspection was
performed as specified in AWL 28-AWL-21; or within 365 days after the effective date of this AD;
whichever occurs latest.
(5) For AWL 28-AWL-26, “Auxiliary Fuel Tank (Cell) AC Fuel Pump Uncommanded
ON/Automatic Shutoff Circuit”: Within 375 days after the date of issuance of the original
airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness; or
within 375 days after the most recent inspection was performed as specified in AWL 28-AWL-26; or
within 30 days after the effective date of this AD; whichever occurs latest.
(6) For AWL 28-AWL-32, “Cushion Clamps and Teflon Sleeving Installed on Out-of-Tank Wire
Bundles Installed on Brackets that are Mounted Directly on the Fuel Tanks”: For airplanes having
L/Ns 1 through 503 inclusive, within 3,750 days after accomplishment of the actions specified in
Boeing Service Bulletins 777-57A0050, or within 60 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later. For airplanes having L/Ns 504 and subsequent, within 3,750 days after the
date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness; or within 60 months after the effective date of this AD; whichever occurs
later.
(7) For AWL 28-AWL-101, “Engine Fuel Suction Feed Operational Test”: Within 7,500 flight
hours after the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the
original export certificate of airworthiness; or within 7,500 flight hours after the most recent
inspection was performed as specified in AWL 28-AWL-101; whichever occurs later.
(8) For AWL 47-AWL-04, “NGS–Thermal Switch”: Within 108,000 flight hours after the date
of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness; or within 108,000 flight hours after accomplishment of the actions

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specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-47-0002; or within 108,000 flight hours after the most
recent inspection was performed as specified in AWL 47-AWL-04; whichever occurs latest.
(9) For AWL 47-AWL-05, “NGS–Cross Vent Check Valve”: Within 10,682 flight hours after
the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original
export certificate of airworthiness; or within 10,682 flight hours after accomplishment of the actions
specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-47-0002; or within 10,682 flight hours after the most recent
inspection was performed as specified in AWL 47-AWL-05; whichever occurs latest.
(10) For AWL 47-AWL-06, “NGS–NEA Distribution Ducting Integrity”: Within 10,682 flight
hours after the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the
original export certificate of airworthiness; or within 10,682 flight hours after accomplishment of the
actions specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-47-0002; or within 10,682 flight hours after the most
recent inspection was performed as specified in AWL 47-AWL-06; whichever occurs latest.

(h) Exceptions to February 2021 Revision of Section 9

The following exceptions apply to 28-AWL-31 and 28-AWL-32 of Section D, “Airworthiness

Limitations–Systems,” including Subsections D.1, D.2, and D.3, of Section 9, Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), D622W001-9, dated
February 2021, of Boeing 777-200/200LR/300/300ER/777F Maintenance Planning Data (MPD)
Document.
(1) In paragraph 1.i., change “Front Spar Bulkhead (Center Tank)” to “Front Spar Bulkhead
(Center Wing Tank Fuel Quantity Greater than 12,400 Gallons).”
(2) In paragraph 1.j., change “Rear Spar Bulkhead (Center Tank)” to “Rear Spar Bulkhead
(Center Wing Tank Fuel Quantity Greater than 12,400 Gallons).”

(i) Additional Acceptable Wire Types and Sleeving

As an option, when accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, the changes
specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (2) of this AD are acceptable.
(1) Where AWL 28-AWL-11 identifies wire types BMS 13-48, BMS 13-58, and BMS 13-60, the
following wire types are acceptable: MIL-W-22759/16, SAE AS22759/16 (M22759/16), MIL-W-
22759/32, SAE AS22759/32 (M22759/32), MIL-W-22759/34, SAE AS22759/34 (M22759/34), MIL-
W-22759/41, SAE AS22759/41 (M22759/41), MIL-W-22759/86, SAE AS22759/86 (M22759/86),
MIL-W-22759/87, SAE AS22759/87 (M22759/87), MIL-W-22759/92, and SAE AS22759/92
(M22759/92); and MIL-C-27500 and NEMA WC 27500 cables constructed from these military or
SAE specification wire types, as applicable.
(2) Where AWL 28-AWL-11 identifies TFE-2X Standard wall (manufactured as specified in
MIL-I-23053) for wire sleeving, the following sleeving materials are acceptable: Roundit 2000NX
and Varglas Type HO, HP, or HM.

(j) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations

(CDCCLs)

After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the
actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.

(k) Terminating Actions

Accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the

requirements specified in paragraphs (k)(1) and (2) of this AD for that airplane.

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(1) All requirements of AD 2008-11-13 for Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series
airplanes only.
(2) All requirements of AD 2014-09-09.

(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO 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 (m) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-
[email protected].
(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, Seattle
ACO 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.

(m) Related Information

For more information about this AD, contact Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion
Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:
206-231-3555; email: [email protected].

(n) Material Incorporated by Reference

(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the
service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Section 9, Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs), D622W001-9, dated November 2019, of Boeing 777-200/200LR/300/300ER/777F
Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) Document.
(ii) Section 9, Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs), D622W001-9, dated February 2021, of Boeing 777-200/200LR/300/300ER/777F
Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) Document.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal
Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html.

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Issued on November 16, 2021.

Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-28133 Filed 12-27-21; 8:45 am]

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www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/
www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/advanced.html

2021-24-20 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-21841; Docket No. FAA-2021-0827; Project Identifier
MCAI-2021-00617-T.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 27, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

(c) Applicability

This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes, certificated in any
category.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls.

(e) Reason

This AD was prompted by reports of slat transmission jams caused by frozen slat geared rotary
actuators (SGRAs) at slat 5 track 12 due to low temperature during cruise and insufficient water
drainage. The FAA is issuing this AD to address SGRA jams, which could result in reduced control
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 2021-0130R1, dated June 10, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0130R1).

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0130R1

(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0130R1 refers to “the effective date of the original issue of this
[EASA] AD,” this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2021-0130R1 does not apply to this AD.

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(i) No Reporting Requirement

Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2021-0130R1 specifies to submit

certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.

(j) Additional 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 responsible Flight Standards 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 (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-
[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, 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 (j)(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.

(k) Related Information

For more information about this AD contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206-231-3225; email [email protected].

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the service
information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD,
unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0130R1, dated June 10, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2021-0130R1, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne,
Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email [email protected]; internet www.easa.europa.eu.
You may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) 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.

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(5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

Issued on November 19, 2021.

Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-27828 Filed 12-22-21; 8:45 am]

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 AIRWORTHINESS
FAA DIRECTIVE
Aviation Safety
www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/
www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/advanced.html

2021-25-09 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-21852; Docket No. FAA-2021-0543; Project
Identifier AD-2021-00353-T.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 1, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

(c) Applicability

This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-200 and -200C series airplanes, certificated
in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-27A1324, dated March 2, 2021.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Control System.

(e) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by reports of nuisance stick shaker activation while the airplane was
accelerating to cruise speed at the top of a climb. Investigation revealed that the activation was
caused when the angle of attack (AOA) (also known as angle of airflow) sensor vanes froze and
malfunctioned due to insufficient heat in certain AOA sensors to prevent ice buildup. The FAA is
issuing this AD to prevent the AOA sensor vanes from being immobilized, which could result in
unreliable or inaccurate AOA sensor data being transmitted to airplane systems, and consequent loss
of control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions for Group 2 Airplanes

For airplanes identified as Group 2 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-27A1324, dated March
2, 2021: Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the AOA sensor, using a method
approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.

(h) Required Actions for Group 1 Airplanes

Except as specified in paragraph (i) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in paragraph
1.E., “Compliance,” of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-27A1324, dated March 2, 2021, do all

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applicable actions identified as “RC” (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-27A1324, dated March 2, 2021.

(i) Exception to Service Information Specifications

Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-27A1324, dated March 2, 2021, uses the phrase “the
original issue date of this service bulletin,” this AD requires using “the effective date of this AD.”

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO 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. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-
[email protected].
(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, Los
Angeles ACO 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.
(4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC),
the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (ii) of this AD apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an
RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled “RC Exempt,” then the
RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled 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 RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.

(k) Related Information

For more information about this AD, contact Jeffrey W. Palmer, Aerospace Engineer, Systems
and Equipment Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood,
CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5351; email: [email protected].

(l) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-27A1324, dated March 2, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal
Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.

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(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html.

Issued on December 2, 2021.

Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-27957 Filed 12-27-21; 8:45 am]

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2021-25-12 De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by

Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-21856; Docket No. FAA-2021-1064; Project Identifier MCAI-
2021-01028-T.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 5, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

This AD replaces AD 2017-19-09, Amendment 39-19039 (82 FR 43829, September 20, 2017)
(AD 2017-19-09).

(c) Applicability

This AD applies to De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8-401 and -402
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 and subsequent.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing gear.

(e) Reason

This AD was prompted by reports of a certain bolt at the pivot pin link being found missing or
having stress corrosion cracking. The FAA is issuing this AD to address failure of the pivot pin
retention bolt, which could result in a loss of directional control or loss of a nose landing gear (NLG)
tire during takeoff or landing, which could lead to runway excursions.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

For airplanes with pivot pin retention bolt part number (P/N) NAS6204-14D installed on the
NLG assembly: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, or within 30 days after installation
of pivot pin retention bolt part number P/N NAS6204-14D, whichever occurs later, revise the
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information for
Structures Safe Life Task 32-21-01-701 and Task 32-21-01-702, as specified in De Havilland
Aircraft of Canada Limited Temporary Revision ALI-0223, dated October 15, 2020. The initial
compliance time for doing the tasks is at the applicable time specified in De Havilland Aircraft of
Canada Limited Temporary Revision ALI-0223, dated October 15, 2020, or within 30 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later; except, if replacement of bolt P/N NAS6204-14D

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was performed before the effective date of this AD as specified in De Havilland Aircraft of Canada
Service Bulletin 84-32-161, the initial compliance time for Task 32-21-01-702 (bolt P/N NAS6204-
14D replacement) is within 3 months after the effective date of this AD or within 800 flight cycles
after performing the replacement, whichever occurs later.

(h) No 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., replacements) 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 (j)(1) of this AD.

(i) Repetitive Lubrications

For airplanes with pivot pin retention bolt P/N NAS6204-14D installed on the NLG assembly:
Within 30 days or 400 flight cycles, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, and
thereafter at intervals not exceeding 400 flight cycles, lubricate the trailing arm of the NLG, including
doing a general visual inspection of the NLG pivot pin mechanism for discrepancies (i.e., bolt P/N
NAS602-14D is missing or has damage (e.g., stress corrosion or stress corrosion cracking)) and, as
applicable, replacing the bolt before further flight, in accordance with paragraph 3.B. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Service Bulletin 84-32-
167, dated August 12, 2021.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

The following provisions also apply to this AD:

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO 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 ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300;
fax 516-794-5531. 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, New
York ACO Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or De Havilland Aircraft of
Canada Limited's TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the
approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.

(k) Related Information

(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) TCCA AD CF-2009-

29R4, dated October 1, 2021, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on
the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
1064.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Antariksh Shetty, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected].

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(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the
service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD,
unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Service Bulletin 84-32-167, dated August 12, 2021.
(ii) De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Temporary Revision ALI-0223, dated October 15,
2020.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact De Havilland Aircraft of Canada
Limited, Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
telephone 416-375-4000; fax 416-375-4539; email [email protected]; internet
https://dehavilland.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html.

Issued on December 3, 2021.

Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 2021-27709 Filed 12-17-21; 11:15 am]

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2021-25-14 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-21858; Docket No. FAA-2021-1065; Project Identifier
MCAI-2021-01264-T.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 5, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

(c) Applicability

This AD applies to all Airbus SAS airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this
AD and certificated in any category.
(1) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes.
(2) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes.
(3) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by the determination that fatigue cracking may occur at the left-hand and
right-hand wing manhole access panel attachment holes in the bottom wing skin panels 2, between
rib 13 and rib 23, on airplanes with Sharklets or its structural reinforcements installed. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address this condition, which could lead to crack propagation, possibly resulting in
reduced structural integrity of the wings.

(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 2021-0256, dated November 16, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0256).

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(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0256

(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0256 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective
date of this AD.
(2) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2021-0256 requires “a DET [detailed visual inspection] of
the affected areas,” this AD requires a detailed visual inspection to detect discrepancies (cracking) of
the affected areas.
(3) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2021-0256 specifies to “contact Airbus for approved
instructions and . . . accomplish [the specified] instructions accordingly” if discrepancies are detected,
for this AD if any cracking is detected, the cracking must be repaired before further flight 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.
(4) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021-0256 specifies to report inspection results to Airbus within
a certain compliance time. For this AD, report inspection results at the applicable time specified in
paragraph (h)(4)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within
30 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30
days after the effective date of this AD.
(5) The “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2021-0256 does not apply to this AD.

(i) Additional 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 responsible Flight Standards 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 (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-
[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, 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 (i)(2) of this AD, if any
service information referenced in EASA AD 2021-0256 that contains paragraphs that are labeled as
RC, the instructions in RC paragraphs, including subparagraphs under an RC paragraph, must be
done to comply with this AD; any paragraphs, including subparagraphs under those paragraphs, that
are not identified as RC are recommended. The instructions in paragraphs, including subparagraphs
under those paragraphs, 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 instructions identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to instructions identified as RC require approval of
an AMOC.

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(j) Related Information

For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft
Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206-231-3223; email [email protected].

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the service
information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD,
unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0256, dated November 16, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2021-0256, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne,
Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email [email protected]; Internet www.easa.europa.eu.
You may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

Issued on December 3, 2021.

Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-27707 Filed 12-17-21; 11:15 am]

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2021-26-04 Engine Alliance: Amendment 39-21862; Docket No. FAA-2021-1069; Project Identifier
AD-2021-00308-E.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 12, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

This AD replaces AD 2019-18-08, Amendment 39-19735 (84 FR 49944, September 24, 2019).

(c) Applicability

This AD applies to all Engine Alliance (EA) GP7270 and GP7277 model turbofan engines.

(d) Subject

Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by an uncontained failure of the engine fan hub. The FAA is issuing this
AD to detect defects, damage, and cracks that could result in an uncontained failure of the engine fan
hub assembly. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained failure of the
engine fan hub assembly, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

(1) For EA GP7270 and GP7277 model turbofan engines with engine fan hub assembly part
numbers (P/Ns) 5760221, 5760321, or 5760001, within 1,700 cycles since new, within 150 flight
cycles (FCs) after October 9, 2019 (the effective date of AD 2019-18-08), within 330 FCs since an
eddy current inspection (ECI) was performed using the Accomplishment Instructions of EA Turbojet
Engines Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) EAGP7-A72-389, Revision No. 6, dated November 21, 2019,
or earlier versions of that ASB, or before further flight, whichever occurs later:
(i) For engine fan hub assemblies at the low-pressure compressor (LPC) module assembly level,
perform an ECI of the engine fan hub blade slot bottom and blade slot front edge, and perform an
ultrasonic test (UT) inspection of the fan hub rim area, using the Accomplishment Instructions, Part
A–For Fan Hubs at LPC Module Assembly Level, paragraphs 1.B., 1.C., and 1.E., of EA Turbojet
Engine ASB EAGP7-A72-389, Revision No. 7, dated October 8, 2021 (EAGP7-A72-389, Revision
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(ii) For engine fan hub assemblies at the piece part level, perform an ECI of the engine fan hub
blade slot bottom and blade slot front edge, and perform a UT inspection of the fan hub rim area,
using the Accomplishment Instructions, Part B–For Fan Hubs at Piece Part Level, paragraphs 1.B.,
1.C., and 1.E., of EAGP7-A72-389, Revision No. 7.
(iii) For engine fan hub assemblies installed in an engine (on-wing or off-wing), perform an ECI
of the engine fan hub blade slot bottom and blade slot front edge, and perform a UT inspection of the
fan hub rim area, using the Accomplishment Instructions, Part C–For Fan Hubs Installed in an
Engine, paragraphs 3.B., 3.C., and 3.E., of EAGP7-A72-389, Revision No. 7.
(2) Thereafter, at intervals not exceeding 290 FCs since the previous ECI and UT inspection,
repeat the ECI of the engine fan hub blade slot bottom, ECI of the blade slot front edge, and UT
inspection of the fan hub rim area required by paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (iii) of this AD.
(3) If, during any ECI or UT inspection required by paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(2) of this AD,
a rejectable indication is found, before further flight, remove the engine fan hub assembly from
service and replace with a part that is eligible for installation.
(4) For all GP7270 and GP7277 model turbofan engines, after the effective date of this AD:
(i) At the next disassembly of the engine fan hub blade lock assembly, visually inspect the fan
hub fan blade lock groove area (also known as the fan hub lock ring contact area) for damage.
(ii) At the next reassembly of the engine fan hub blade lock assembly, visually inspect the
following areas of the engine fan hub for damage:
(A) The fan hub scallop areas;
(B) The fan hub bore area behind the balance flange;
(C) The fan hub fan blade lock retention hooks;
(D) The fan hub rim face; and
(E) The clinch nut holes.
(iii) After any reassembly of the fan hub blade lock assembly, before further flight, perform an
independent inspection for damage of the areas of the engine fan hub identified in paragraph (g)(4)(ii)
of this AD.
(iv) Thereafter, repeat the inspections required by paragraphs (g)(4)(i) through (iii) of this AD at
each disassembly and reassembly of the engine fan hub blade lock assembly, as applicable.
(v) As an optional terminating action to the inspection and independent inspection requirements
of paragraphs (g)(4)(i) through (iv) of this AD, insert the requirements for the visual inspections and
independent inspections required by paragraphs (g)(4)(i) through (iv) as Required Inspection Items in
the existing approved continuous airworthiness maintenance program for the airplane.
(vi) If damage is found that exceeds serviceable limits during the inspections required by
paragraphs (g)(4)(i) through (iv) of this AD, before further flight, remove the engine fan hub
assembly from service and replace it with a part eligible for installation.
(5) For GP7270 and GP7277 model turbofan engines with engine serial numbers P550101
through P550706, inclusive, within 200 FCs from August 1, 2020 or before further flight, whichever
occurs later, remove the engine fan hub blade lock assembly, P/N 5700451, and replace it with a part
eligible for installation.
Note 1 to paragraph (g)(5): EA Turbojet Engines ASB EAGP7-A72-418, Revision No. 1, dated
January 11, 2019, contains guidance on replacement of the engine fan hub blade lock assembly.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

You may take credit for the ECI inspections required by paragraph (g)(1)(i) through (iii) of this
AD if you performed the ECI inspections before the effective date of this AD using EA ASB
EAGP7-A72-389, Revision No. 6, dated November 21, 2019, or an earlier version.

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(i) Definitions

(1) For the purpose of this AD, a “part eligible for installation,” when referring to replacement of
the engine fan hub assembly, is a part that has passed the inspections required by paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD.
(2) For the purpose of this AD, a “part eligible for installation,” when referring to replacement of
the engine fan hub blade lock assembly, is:
(i) A part that is not P/N 5700451, or
(ii) An engine fan hub blade lock assembly that has been modified in accordance with EA ASB
EAGP7-A72-418, Revision No. 1, dated January 11, 2019, or EA ASB EAGP7-A72-418, Revision
No. 0, dated December 7, 2018.
(3) For the purpose of this AD, an “independent inspection” is a second visual inspection
performed by an individual qualified to perform inspections who was not involved in the original
inspection of the engine fan hub assembly following disassembly and reassembly of the engine fan
hub blade lock assembly.

(j) 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 paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
(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.

(k) Related Information

For more information about this AD, contact Stephen Elwin, Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO
Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 238-7236; fax: (781) 238-
7199; email: [email protected].

(l) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Engine Alliance (EA) Turbojet Engines Alert Service Bulletin EAGP7-A72-389, Revision
No. 7, dated October 8, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EA service information identified in this AD, contact Engine Alliance, 411 Silver Lane,
East Hartford, CT, 06118; phone: (800) 565-0140; email: [email protected]; website:
www.engineallianceportal.com.
(4) You may view this 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 (817) 222-5110.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at

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NARA, email: [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-

locations.html.

Issued on December 8, 2021.

Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-27981 Filed 12-27-21; 8:45 am]

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2021-26-13 Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate previously held by Rolls-
Royce plc): Amendment 39-21872; Docket No. FAA-2020-0364; Project Identifier MCAI-2019-
00119-E.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 27, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

(c) Applicability

This AD applies to Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate previously held by
Rolls-Royce plc) (RRD) Trent 1000-A2, Trent 1000-AE2, Trent 1000-C2, Trent 1000-CE2, Trent
1000-D2, Trent 1000-E2, Trent 1000-G2, Trent 1000-H2, Trent 1000-J2, Trent 1000-K2, and Trent
1000-L2 model turbofan engines.

(d) Subject

Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7200, Engine (Turbine/Turboprop).

(e) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by the manufacturer revising the engine Time Limits Manual life limits
of certain critical rotating parts, updating the direct accumulation counting data files, and updating
certain maintenance tasks. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent the failure of critical rotating parts.
The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust
control, and loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Perform all required actions within the
compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD
2020-0241, dated November 5, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0241).

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(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0241

(1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2020-0241 are not
required by this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2020-0241 requires compliance from its effective date, this AD requires
using the effective date of this AD.
(3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0241 specifies revising the approved airworthiness
maintenance program within 12 months after its effective date, but this AD requires revising the
existing approved continuous airworthiness maintenance program within 90 days after the effective
date of this AD.
(4) This AD does not mandate compliance with the “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2020-0241.

(i) No Reporting Requirement

Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2020-0241 specifies to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.

(j) 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 ECO Branch, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
(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.

(k) Related Information

For more information about this AD, contact Kevin M. Clark, Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO
Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 238-7088; fax: (781) 238-
7199; email: [email protected].

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the
service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD,
unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0241, dated November 5, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2020-0241, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne,
Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email: [email protected]. You may find this EASA AD on
the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this service information at the 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 (817) 222-5110.
(5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

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Issued on December 9, 2021.

Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-27628 Filed 12-22-21; 8:45 am]

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FAA DIRECTIVE
Aviation Safety
www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/
www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/advanced.html

2021-26-19 General Electric Company: Amendment 39-21878; Docket No. FAA-2021-0869;

Project Identifier AD-2021-00176-E.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 25, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

(c) Applicability

This AD applies to General Electric Company (GE) CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5B1, CF34-8E2, CF34-
8E2A1, CF34-8E5, CF34-8E5A1, CF34-8E5A2, CF34-8E6, and CF34-8E6A1 model turbofan
engines with an installed high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor stage 1 disk, part number (P/N)
4125T22P04, and a serial number (S/N) listed in Figure 1 or Figure 2 to paragraph (c) of this AD.

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(d) Subject

Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7250, Turbine Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by a report of a quality escape during the manufacturing of an HPT rotor
stage 1 disk. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the HPT rotor stage 1 disk. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained disk release, damage to the engine, and
damage to the airplane.

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(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

For all affected engines, at the next engine shop visit or before the HPT rotor stage 1 disk
accumulates 7,600 cycles since new, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD,
remove the HPT rotor stage 1 disk from service and replace with a part eligible for installation.

(h) Definitions

For the purpose of this AD:

(1) An “engine shop visit” is the induction of an engine into the shop for maintenance involving
the separation of pairs of major mating engine flanges, except that the separation of engine flanges
solely for the purposes of transportation without subsequent engine maintenance does not constitute
an engine shop visit.
(2) A “part eligible for installation” is an HPT rotor stage 1 disk that is not listed in Figure 1 or
Figure 2 to paragraph (c) of this AD or an HPT rotor stage 1 disk that has been repaired using an
FAA-approved repair.
Note 1 to paragraph (h)(2): Guidance for repairing the HPT rotor stage 1 disk can be found in GE
Repair Document RD #150-1811-P1, dated March 17, 2020.

(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 paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
(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

For more information about this AD, contact Scott Stevenson, Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO
Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 238-7132; fax: (781) 238-
7199; email: [email protected].

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

None.

Issued on December 15, 2021.

Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-27480 Filed 12-20-21; 8:45 am]

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FAA DIRECTIVE
Aviation Safety
www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/
www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/advanced.html

2022-01-04 Rolls-Royce Corporation (Type Certificate previously held by Allison Engine

Company): Amendment 39-21892; Docket No. FAA-2021-0874; Project Identifier AD-2021-00668-
E.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 2, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

(c) Applicability

This AD applies to Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 2100D3 model turboprop engines with a
3rd-stage compressor wheel, part number (P/N) 23084158, and with a serial number listed in Figure 1
to paragraph (c) of this AD.

Figure 1 to Paragraph (c)–Serial Numbers of Affected P/N 23084158 3rd-stage Compressor

Wheels

L343502
L343539
L343545
L343546
L343547
L343550
L343553
L343554
L343555
L343566
L343569
L343573
L343576
L343578
L343579
L343580
L343584
L343588
L343593
L343594
L343597

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L343602

(d) Subject

Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by an in-flight shutdown of an engine during a revenue flight and
subsequent investigation by the manufacturer that revealed a crack in the 3rd-stage compressor
wheel. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the 3rd-stage compressor wheel. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in an uncontained release of the 3rd-stage compressor wheel,
damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

Before the affected 3rd-stage compressor wheel exceeds 5,200 flight cycles since new, remove
the affected 3rd-stage compressor wheel and replace with a part eligible for installation.

(h) Definition

For the purpose of this AD, a part eligible for installation is a 3rd-stage compressor wheel that
does not have a P/N and a serial number listed in the Applicability, paragraph (c) of this AD.

(i) Special Flight Permit

A special flight permit may be issued in accordance with 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199 to permit a
one-time, non-revenue ferry flight to a location where the engine can be removed from service. This
ferry flight must be performed with only essential flight crew.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

(1) The Manager, Chicago ACO, 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 paragraph (k) of this AD.
(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.

(k) Related Information

For more information about this AD, contact Kyri Zaroyiannis, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Chicago ACO, FAA, 2300 E. Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone: (847) 294-7836; fax:
(847) 294-7834; email: [email protected].

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(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

None.

Issued on December 21, 2021.

Lance T. Gant, Director,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-28136 Filed 12-27-21; 8:45 am]

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