81 FR 44489 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 131 (July 8, 2016)

Page Range		44489-44492
FR Document		2016-15902
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-18-12 for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes. AD 2012-18- 12 required modifying the off-wing escape slide (OWS) enclosures on the left-hand (LH) side and right-hand (RH) side of the fuselage. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2012-18-12 and expands the applicability to all Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that additional OWS part numbers have been affected. We are issuing this AD to prevent off-wing exits on the LH and RH sides of the fuselage from becoming inoperative. During an emergency, inoperative off-wing exits could impair the safe evacuation of occupants, possibly resulting in personal injuries.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-4202; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-016-AD; 
Amendment 39-18583; AD 2016-14-02]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-18-12 for 
certain Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes. AD 2012-18-
12 required modifying the off-wing escape slide (OWS) enclosures on the 
left-hand (LH) side and right-hand (RH) side of the fuselage. This new 
AD retains the requirements of AD 2012-18-12 and expands the 
applicability to all Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series 
airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that additional OWS part 
numbers have been affected. We are issuing this AD to prevent off-wing 
exits on the LH and RH sides of the fuselage from becoming inoperative. 
During an emergency, inoperative off-wing exits could impair the safe 
evacuation of occupants, possibly resulting in personal injuries.

DATES: This AD becomes effective August 12, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 12, 
2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of 
October 22, 2012 (77 FR 57003, September 17, 2012).

ADDRESSES: For Airbus service information identified in this final 
rule, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax 
+33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet 
http://www.airbus.com.
    For Air Cruisers service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Air Cruisers Company, Cage Code 70167, 1747 State Route 34, 
Wall Township, NJ 07727-3935; telephone 732-681-3527; fax 732-681-9163; 
Internet http://www.zodiacaerospace.com/en/our-activities/aerosafety/zodiac-evacuation-systems.
    For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
4202.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
4202; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-
647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M 30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; 
fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2012-18-12, Amendment 39-17189 (77 FR 57003, 
September 17, 2012) (``AD 2012-18-12''). AD 2012-18-12 applied to 
certain Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on October 23, 2015 (80 FR 64375) 
(``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports that additional OWS 
part numbers have been affected. The NPRM proposed to retain the 
requirements of AD 2012-18-12, and to expand the applicability to all 
Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes. We are issuing this 
AD to prevent off-wing exits on the LH and RH sides of the fuselage 
from becoming inoperative. During an emergency, inoperative off-wing 
exits could impair the safe evacuation of occupants, possibly resulting 
in personal injuries.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0025R1, dated May 26, 2014 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on all Airbus Model A318, 
A319, and A320 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    One operator reported a torn out aspirator during scheduled 
deployment (for on ground testing purposes) of the Left Hand (LH) 
off-wing [escape] slide (OWS). Investigation results revealed that 
the aspirator of the OWS system interfered with the extrusion lip of 
the OWS enclosure during the initial stage of the deployment 
sequence.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to an off-wing 
exit, either LH or Right Hand (RH), becoming unserviceable, which, 
during an emergency situation, could impair the safe evacuation of 
occupants, possibly resulting in personal injuries.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued 
Service Bulletin (SB) A320-25-1649 containing modification 
instructions for certain part number (P/N) OWS enclosures. 
Consequently, EASA issued [EASA] AD 2010-0210 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2010-0210, which corresponds to FAA AD 2012-18-
12] to require modification of the affected OWS enclosures.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, several other OWS P/N[s] have 
been identified as potentially impacted.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2010-0210, which is superseded, expands the 
Applicability to all A318, A319 and A320 aeroplanes, and expands the 
batch of affected P/N[s] prohibited to be installed on an aeroplane.
    For the reason described above, EASA issued AD 2014-0025, 
retaining the requirements of EASA AD 2010-0210, which was 
superseded, expanding the Applicability to all A318, A319 and A320 
aeroplanes, and expanding the batch of affected P/N[s]

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prohibited to be installed on an aeroplane. That [EASA] AD also 
retained the requirements of * * * [an AD, which was superseded], 
which required modification of the OWS and its aspirator.
    This [EASA] AD is revised to amend paragraphs (1) and (3) to 
restore the original applicability of [a Direction 
G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile] DGAC France AD and EASA 
AD 2010-0210, respectively, and to correct paragraph (2) to give 
credit for certain production modifications that were equivalent for 
the in-service actions previously required by [a] DGAC France AD.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
4202.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and 
the FAA's response to the comment.

Request To Change Parts Installation Prohibitions

    United Airlines (United) asked for clarification of the language in 
paragraph (k) of the proposed AD, which would prohibit the installation 
of OWS part numbers (P/Ns) including D31865-109, D31865-110, D31865-
209, and D31865-210, as identified in paragraph (h)(2) of the proposed 
AD, but also specifies accomplishing the modification required by 
paragraph (g) of the proposed AD. United stated that the modification 
converts those part numbers into D31865-309, D31865-311, D31865-310, 
and D31865-312, respectively. Therefore, United suggested we remove any 
language allowing installation of P/Ns D31865-109, D31865-110, D31865-
209, and D31865-210 from the proposed AD.
    We agree that clarification is necessary. We have moved the 
language in paragraph (h)(1) of the proposed AD into paragraph (h) of 
this AD and removed paragraph (h)(2) from this AD. We have also removed 
the language in paragraph (k) of the proposed AD which specified 
``except as required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD for the OWS 
enclosures identified in paragraph (h) of this AD.'' And where 
paragraph (l)(2) of the proposed AD referred to ``paragraph (h)(2),'' 
we have changed this reference to paragraph (h) of this AD.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and 
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD with the changes described previously, and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued the following service information.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1156, Revision 03, dated 
December 5, 2001. This service information describes procedures for 
modifying OWS enclosures having P/Ns D31865-101, D31865-102, D31865-
103, D31865-104, D31865-105, D31865-106, D31865-107, or D31865-108 of 
certain Airbus Model A319 and A320 series airplanes.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1649, dated February 16, 
2010. This service information describes procedures for modifying and 
installing OWS enclosures having P/Ns D31865-109, D31865-110, D31865-
209, or D31865-210, on the LH and RH sides of the fuselage on certain 
Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes.
    Air Cruisers has issued Service Bulletin A320 004-25-84, Revision 
4, dated November 9, 2012. This service information describes 
procedures for modifying the LH and RH OWS.
    This service information 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

    We estimate that this AD affects 851 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2012-18-12 and retained in this AD take 
about 14 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per 
work-hour. Required parts will cost $0 per product. Based on these 
figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 
2012-18-12 is $1,190 per product.
    We also estimate that it takes about 48 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost $0 per product. Based on 
these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be 
$3,472,080, or $4,080 per product.

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.
    We are 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

    We determined that 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. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. 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.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2012-18-12, Amendment 39-17189 (77 FR 57003, September 17, 2012), and 
adding the following new AD:


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2016-14-02 Airbus: Amendment 39-18583. Docket No. FAA-2015-4202; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-016-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective August 12, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces (AD) 2012-18-12, Amendment 39-17189 (77 FR 
57003, September 17, 2012) (``AD 2012-18-12'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, 
all manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
    (2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 
airplanes.
    (3) Model 320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports that additional OWS part numbers 
have been affected. We are issuing this AD to prevent off-wing exits 
on the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides of the fuselage from 
becoming inoperative. During an emergency, inoperative off-wing 
exits could impair the safe evacuation of occupants, possibly 
resulting in personal injuries.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Modification

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2012-18-12, with no changes. For airplanes equipped with OWS 
enclosures having part number (P/N) D31865-109, D31865-110, D31865-
209, or D31865-210, except as provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this 
AD: Within 36 months after October 22, 2012 (the effective date of 
AD 2012-18-12), modify the OWS enclosures and install an OWS 
enclosure having P/N D31865-309, D31865-311, D31865-310, or D31865-
312 on the LH side and RH side of the fuselage, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-
1649, dated February 16, 2010.

(h) New Modification of Affected OWS Enclosures and Aspirators

    For airplanes equipped with an OWS enclosure having P/N D31865-
101, D31865-102, D31865-103, D31865-104, D31865-105, D31865-106, 
D31865-107, or D31865-108, except as provided by paragraph (i)(2) of 
this AD: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, 
modify the OWS enclosures and their aspirators in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-
1156, Revision 03, dated December 5, 2001.

(i) Exceptions to the Requirements of Paragraphs (g) and (h) of This AD

    (1) Airplanes having Airbus Modification 30088 embodied in 
production using an OWS enclosure having P/N D31865-111 or D31865-
112 are not affected by the requirements of paragraph (g) of this 
AD, unless a replacement OWS enclosure, having a part number listed 
in paragraphs (k)(9) through (k)(12) of this AD, has been installed 
on that airplane since first flight.
    (2) Airplanes on which Airbus Modifications 24850, 25844, and 
27275 have been embodied in production, or on which modifications of 
the LH and RH OWS enclosures and their aspirators have been 
accomplished using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1156, Revision 
01, dated February 2, 1999; or Revision 02, dated October 26, 1999; 
and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1265, dated June 6, 2001, are 
compliant with the modification requirement of paragraph (h) of this 
AD.

(j) Optional Method of Compliance for Paragraph (g) of This AD

    Installing both LH and RH OWS that have been modified in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Air Cruisers 
Service Bulletin A320 004-25-84, Revision 4, dated November 9, 2012, 
is an acceptable method of compliance with the modification required 
by paragraph (g) of this AD.

(k) Part Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, do not install on any 
airplane an OWS enclosure having a part number listed in paragraphs 
(k)(1) through (k)(12) of this AD.
    (1) D31865-101.
    (2) D31865-102.
    (3) D31865-103.
    (4) D31865-104.
    (5) D31865-105.
    (6) D31865-106.
    (7) D31865-107.
    (8) D31865-108.
    (9) D31865-109.
    (10) D31865-110.
    (11) D31865-209.
    (12) D31865-210.

(l) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in 
paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using the service information identified 
in paragraph (l)(1)(i) or (l)(1)(ii) of this AD, which is not 
incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1156, Revision 01, dated 
February 2, 1999.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1156, Revision 02, dated 
October 26, 1999.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in 
paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-
1265, dated June 6, 2001, which is not incorporated by reference in 
this AD.
    (3) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in 
paragraph (j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using the service information identified 
in paragraph (l)(3)(i), (l)(3)(ii), (l)(3)(iii), or (l)(3)(iv) of 
this AD, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (i) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A320 004-25-84, dated February 
5, 2010.
    (ii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A320 004-25-84, Revision 1, 
dated April 9, 2010.
    (iii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A320 004-25-84, Revision 2, 
dated February 11, 2011.
    (iv) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A320 004-25-84, Revision 3, 
dated October 28, 2011.

(m) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 International Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay 
Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be 
emailed to: [email protected].
    (i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically 
reference this AD.
    (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2012-18-12 are approved as 
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of 
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions 
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method 
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency 
(EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If 
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized 
signature.

(n) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0025R1, dated May 26, 2014, 
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on 
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2015-4202.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (o)(5), (o)(6), and (o)(7) of this AD.

(o) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this

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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 
August 12, 2016.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1156, Revision 03, dated 
December 5, 2001.
    (ii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A320 004-25-84, Revision 4, 
dated November 9, 2012.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
October 22, 2012 (77 FR 57003, September 17, 2012).
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1649, dated February 16, 
2010.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (5) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, 
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; 
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (6) For Air Cruisers service information identified in this AD, 
contact Air Cruisers Company, Cage Code 70167, 1747 State Route 34, 
Wall Township, NJ 07727-3935; telephone 732-681-3527; fax 732-681-
9163; Internet http://www.zodiacaerospace.com/en/our-activities/aerosafety/zodiac-evacuation-systems.
    (7) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (8) 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, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 23, 2016.
Dorr M. Anderson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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prohibited to be installed on an aeroplane. and minor editorial changes. We have detail the scope of the Agency’s
That [EASA] AD also retained the determined that these minor changes: authority.
requirements of * * * [an AD, which was • Are consistent with the intent that We are issuing this rulemaking under
superseded], which required modification of was proposed in the NPRM for
the OWS and its aspirator. the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
correcting the unsafe condition; and Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
This [EASA] AD is revised to amend
paragraphs (1) and (3) to restore the original
• Do not add any additional burden General requirements.’’ Under that
applicability of [a Direction Générale de upon the public than was already section, Congress charges the FAA with
l’Aviation Civile] DGAC France AD and proposed in the NPRM. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
EASA AD 2010–0210, respectively, and to Related Service Information Under 1 air commerce by prescribing regulations
correct paragraph (2) to give credit for certain for practices, methods, and procedures
production modifications that were
CFR Part 51
the Administrator finds necessary for
equivalent for the in-service actions Airbus has issued the following safety in air commerce. This regulation
previously required by [a] DGAC France AD. service information. is within the scope of that authority
You may examine the MCAI in the • Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25– because it addresses an unsafe condition
AD docket on the Internet at http:// 1156, Revision 03, dated December 5, that is likely to exist or develop on
www.regulations.gov by searching for 2001. This service information describes products identified in this rulemaking
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– procedures for modifying OWS action.
4202. enclosures having P/Ns D31865–101,
D31865–102, D31865–103, D31865–104, Regulatory Findings
Comments D31865–105, D31865–106, D31865–107,
We determined that this AD will not
We gave the public the opportunity to or D31865–108 of certain Airbus Model
have federalism implications under
participate in developing this AD. The A319 and A320 series airplanes.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
• Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–
following presents the comment not have a substantial direct effect on
1649, dated February 16, 2010. This
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s the States, on the relationship between
service information describes
response to the comment. the national government and the States,
procedures for modifying and installing
Request To Change Parts Installation or on the distribution of power and
OWS enclosures having P/Ns D31865–
Prohibitions responsibilities among the various
109, D31865–110, D31865–209, or
levels of government.
D31865–210, on the LH and RH sides of
United Airlines (United) asked for For the reasons discussed above, I
the fuselage on certain Airbus Model
clarification of the language in certify that this AD:
A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes.
paragraph (k) of the proposed AD, 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Air Cruisers has issued Service
which would prohibit the installation of action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Bulletin A320 004–25–84, Revision 4,
OWS part numbers (P/Ns) including
dated November 9, 2012. This service 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
D31865–109, D31865–110, D31865–209,
information describes procedures for DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
and D31865–210, as identified in
modifying the LH and RH OWS. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
paragraph (h)(2) of the proposed AD, but
This service information is reasonably 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
also specifies accomplishing the
available because the interested parties Alaska; and
modification required by paragraph (g)
have access to it through their normal 4. Will not have a significant
of the proposed AD. United stated that
course of business or by the means economic impact, positive or negative,
the modification converts those part
identified in the ADDRESSES section. on a substantial number of small entities
numbers into D31865–309, D31865–311,
D31865–310, and D31865–312, Costs of Compliance under the criteria of the Regulatory
respectively. Therefore, United Flexibility Act.
We estimate that this AD affects 851
suggested we remove any language airplanes of U.S. registry. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
allowing installation of P/Ns D31865– The actions required by AD 2012–18–
109, D31865–110, D31865–209, and 12 and retained in this AD take about Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
D31865–210 from the proposed AD. 14 work-hours per product, at an safety, Incorporation by reference,
We agree that clarification is average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Safety.
necessary. We have moved the language Required parts will cost $0 per product. Adoption of the Amendment
in paragraph (h)(1) of the proposed AD Based on these figures, the estimated
into paragraph (h) of this AD and cost of the actions that are required by Accordingly, under the authority
removed paragraph (h)(2) from this AD. AD 2012–18–12 is $1,190 per product. delegated to me by the Administrator,
We have also removed the language in We also estimate that it takes about 48 the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
paragraph (k) of the proposed AD which work-hours per product to comply with follows:
specified ‘‘except as required by the basic requirements of this AD. The
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD for the OWS PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
enclosures identified in paragraph (h) of DIRECTIVES
Required parts will cost $0 per product.
this AD.’’ And where paragraph (l)(2) of Based on these figures, we estimate the
the proposed AD referred to ‘‘paragraph ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be continues to read as follows:
(h)(2),’’ we have changed this reference $3,472,080, or $4,080 per product.
to paragraph (h) of this AD. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Conclusion § 39.13 [Amended]
Title 49 of the United States Code
We reviewed the relevant data, specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
considered the comment received, and rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
determined that air safety and the section 106, describes the authority of 2012–18–12, Amendment 39–17189 (77
public interest require adopting this AD the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: FR 57003, September 17, 2012), and
with the changes described previously, Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more adding the following new AD:

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2016–14–02 Airbus: Amendment 39–18583. (i) Exceptions to the Requirements of (l)(3)(ii), (l)(3)(iii), or (l)(3)(iv) of this AD,
Docket No. FAA–2015–4202; Directorate Paragraphs (g) and (h) of This AD which is not incorporated by reference in this
Identifier 2014–NM–016–AD. (1) Airplanes having Airbus Modification AD.
30088 embodied in production using an (i) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A320 004–
(a) Effective Date 25–84, dated February 5, 2010.
OWS enclosure having P/N D31865–111 or
This AD becomes effective August 12, D31865–112 are not affected by the (ii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A320
2016. requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, 004–25–84, Revision 1, dated April 9, 2010.
unless a replacement OWS enclosure, having (iii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A320
(b) Affected ADs 004–25–84, Revision 2, dated February 11,
a part number listed in paragraphs (k)(9)
This AD replaces (AD) 2012–18–12, through (k)(12) of this AD, has been installed 2011.
Amendment 39–17189 (77 FR 57003, on that airplane since first flight. (iv) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A320
September 17, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–18–12’’). (2) Airplanes on which Airbus 004–25–84, Revision 3, dated October 28,
Modifications 24850, 25844, and 27275 have 2011.
(c) Applicability
been embodied in production, or on which (m) Other FAA AD Provisions
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes modifications of the LH and RH OWS
identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and The following provisions also apply to this
enclosures and their aspirators have been
(c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, AD:
accomplished using Airbus Service Bulletin
all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
A320–25–1156, Revision 01, dated February
(1) Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122 (AMOCs): The Manager, International
2, 1999; or Revision 02, dated October 26,
airplanes. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
1999; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–
(2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
1265, dated June 6, 2001, are compliant with
–115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
the modification requirement of paragraph
(3) Model 320–211, –212, –214, –231, –232, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(h) of this AD.
and –233 airplanes. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
(j) Optional Method of Compliance for request to your principal inspector or local
(d) Subject Paragraph (g) of This AD Flight Standards District Office, as
Air Transport Association (ATA) of appropriate. If sending information directly
Installing both LH and RH OWS that have
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
been modified in accordance with the
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
(e) Reason Accomplishment Instructions of Air Cruisers
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Service Bulletin A320 004–25–84, Revision
This AD was prompted by reports that Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
4, dated November 9, 2012, is an acceptable
additional OWS part numbers have been Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
method of compliance with the modification
affected. We are issuing this AD to prevent telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
off-wing exits on the left-hand (LH) and right- Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
hand (RH) sides of the fuselage from (k) Part Installation Prohibition AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
becoming inoperative. During an emergency, (i) Before using any approved AMOC,
As of the effective date of this AD, do not
inoperative off-wing exits could impair the notify your appropriate principal inspector,
install on any airplane an OWS enclosure
safe evacuation of occupants, possibly or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
having a part number listed in paragraphs
of the local flight standards district office/
resulting in personal injuries. (k)(1) through (k)(12) of this AD.
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
(1) D31865–101.
(f) Compliance approval letter must specifically reference
(2) D31865–102.
Comply with this AD within the this AD.
(3) D31865–103.
compliance times specified, unless already (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
(4) D31865–104. 2012–18–12 are approved as AMOCs for the
done. (5) D31865–105. corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of
(g) Retained Modification (6) D31865–106. this AD.
(7) D31865–107. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
This paragraph restates the requirements of (8) D31865–108.
paragraph (g) of AD 2012–18–12, with no effective date of this AD, for any requirement
(9) D31865–109. in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
changes. For airplanes equipped with OWS (10) D31865–110. a manufacturer, the action must be
enclosures having part number (P/N) (11) D31865–209. accomplished using a method approved by
D31865–109, D31865–110, D31865–209, or (12) D31865–210. the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
D31865–210, except as provided by
(l) Credit for Previous Actions 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: Within 36 months
the European Aviation Safety Agency
after October 22, 2012 (the effective date of (1) This paragraph provides credit for the (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
AD 2012–18–12), modify the OWS actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
enclosures and install an OWS enclosure if those actions were performed before the the DOA, the approval must include the
having P/N D31865–309, D31865–311, effective date of this AD using the service DOA-authorized signature.
D31865–310, or D31865–312 on the LH side information identified in paragraph (l)(1)(i)
and RH side of the fuselage, in accordance or (l)(1)(ii) of this AD, which is not (n) Related Information
with the Accomplishment Instructions of incorporated by reference in this AD. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1649, (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1156, Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
dated February 16, 2010. Revision 01, dated February 2, 1999. Airworthiness Directive 2014–0025R1, dated
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1156, May 26, 2014, for related information. This
(h) New Modification of Affected OWS Revision 02, dated October 26, 1999.
Enclosures and Aspirators MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
For airplanes equipped with an OWS actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
enclosure having P/N D31865–101, D31865– if those actions were performed before the 2015–4202.
102, D31865–103, D31865–104, D31865–105, effective date of this AD using Airbus Service (2) Service information identified in this
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D31865–106, D31865–107, or D31865–108, Bulletin A320–25–1265, dated June 6, 2001, AD that is not incorporated by reference is
except as provided by paragraph (i)(2) of this which is not incorporated by reference in this available at the addresses specified in
AD: Within 36 months after the effective date AD. paragraphs (o)(5), (o)(6), and (o)(7) of this AD.
of this AD, modify the OWS enclosures and (3) This paragraph provides credit for the
their aspirators in accordance with the actions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, (o) Material Incorporated by Reference
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus if those actions were performed before the (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Service Bulletin A320–25–1156, Revision 03, effective date of this AD using the service approved the incorporation by reference
dated December 5, 2001. information identified in paragraph (l)(3)(i), (IBR) of the service information listed in this

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paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR SUMMARY: We are superseding Discussion
part 51. Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006–13–
(2) You must use this service information We issued a notice of proposed
05 for certain Pacific Aerospace Limited rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
as applicable to do the actions required by Model 750XL (type certificate
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. part 39 by adding an AD that would
(3) The following service information was
previously held by Pacific Aerospace apply to certain Pacific Aerospace
approved for IBR on August 12, 2016. Corporation Ltd.) airplanes. This AD Limited Model 750XL (type certificate
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1156, results from mandatory continuing previously held by Pacific Aerospace
Revision 03, dated December 5, 2001. airworthiness information (MCAI) Corporation Ltd.) airplanes. That NPRM
(ii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A320 issued by an aviation authority of was published in the Federal Register
004–25–84, Revision 4, dated November 9, another country to identify and correct
2012. on April 12, 2016 (81 FR 21489), and
an unsafe condition on an aviation proposed to supersede AD 2006–13–05,
(4) The following service information was product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
approved for IBR on October 22, 2012 (77 FR Amendment 39–14658 (71 FR 35509,
condition as some critical rivets on the June 21, 2006) (‘‘AD 2006–13–05’’).
57003, September 17, 2012).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1649,
wing not being fully age-hardened and Since we issued AD 2006–13–05,
dated February 16, 2010. being installed in specific locations additional airplanes have been
(ii) Reserved. where reduction in rivet strength identified that need to be added to the
(5) For Airbus service information reduces wing strength. We are issuing applicability of the AD.
identified in this AD, contact Airbus, this AD to require actions to address the The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA),
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point unsafe condition on these products.
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, which is the aviation authority for New
France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 DATES: This AD is effective August 12, Zealand, has issued AD No. DCA/
5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ 2016. 750XL/7B, dated February 25, 2016
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. The Director of the Federal Register (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
(6) For Air Cruisers service information
approved the incorporation by reference correct an unsafe condition for the
identified in this AD, contact Air Cruisers specified products. The MCAI states:
Company, Cage Code 70167, 1747 State of a certain publication listed in the AD
Route 34, Wall Township, NJ 07727–3935; as of August 12, 2016. DCA/750XL/7B revised to introduce
telephone 732–681–3527; fax 732–681–9163; PACSB/XL/018 issue 4, dated 20 January
The Director of the Federal Register 2016, which reduces the applicability to S/
Internet http://www.zodiacaerospace.com/ approved the incorporation by reference
en/our-activities/aerosafety/zodiac- N 101 through to 131 with no change to the
of a certain other publication listed in requirements. Aircraft with S/N 132 onwards
evacuation-systems.
(7) You may view this service information
this AD as of July 31, 2006 (71 FR have been modified in accordance with
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 35509, June 21, 2006). PACSB/XL/018 at manufacture, which is a
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For terminating action for the requirements of
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD this AD.
information on the availability of this docket on the Internet at http://
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. This AD requires you to remove rivets
(8) You may view this service information
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– that have not been fully age hardened
that is incorporated by reference at the and replace them with bolts, washers,
National Archives and Records 5578; or in person at the Docket
Administration (NARA). For information on Management Facility, U.S. Department and nuts in specific locations where
the availability of this material at NARA, call of Transportation, Docket Operations, reduction in rivet strength affects
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// M–30, West Building Ground Floor, overall structural capability. The AD
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey retains the airplane weight AFM
locations.html. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. limitations until the rivets are replaced
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 23, with the bolts, washers, and nuts. You
For service information identified in may examine the MCAI on the Internet
2016. this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace
Dorr M. Anderson, at https://www.regulations.gov/
Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton, #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2016-5578-002.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, New
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Zealand; telephone: +64 7 843 6144; Comments
[FR Doc. 2016–15902 Filed 7–7–16; 8:45 am] facsimile: +64 7 843 6134; email: We gave the public the opportunity to
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P pacific@aerospace.co.nz; Internet: participate in developing this AD. We
www.aerospace.co.nz. You may view received no comments on the NPRM (81
this referenced service information at FR 21489, April 12, 2016) or on the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, determination of the cost to the public.
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
Federal Aviation Administration 64106. For information on the Conclusion
availability of this material at the FAA, We reviewed the relevant data and
14 CFR Part 39 call (816) 329–4148. It is also available determined that air safety and the
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5578; Directorate on the Internet at http:// public interest require adopting the AD
Identifier 2016–CE–005–AD; Amendment www.regulations.gov by searching for as proposed except for minor editorial
39–18587; AD 2016–14–06] Docket No. FAA–2016–5578. changes. We have determined that these
RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl minor changes:
Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, • Are consistent with the intent that
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Airworthiness Directives; Pacific was proposed in the NPRM (81 FR
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Aerospace Limited Airplanes 21489, April 12, 2016) for correcting the
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
AGENCY: Federal Aviation telephone: (816) 329–4123; fax: (816) unsafe condition; and
Administration (FAA), Department of 329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@ • Do not add any additional burden
Transportation (DOT). faa.gov. upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 21489,
ACTION: Final rule.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: April 12, 2016).

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD becomes effective August 12, 2016.
Contact		Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation		81 FR 44489
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
81 FR 44489 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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