81 FR 72507 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 203 (October 20, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 203 (October 20, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-24078 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 203 (Thursday, October 20, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 72507-72511] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-24078] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5589; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-252-AD; Amendment 39-18678; AD 2016-20-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-20-07 for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2012-20-07 required revising the Airworthiness Limitations section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems, and revising the maintenance program to incorporate revised fuel maintenance and inspection tasks. This new AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate revised fuel airworthiness limitations. This AD was prompted by Airbus issuing more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective November 25, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 25, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of November 21, 2012 (77 FR 63716, October 17, 2012). The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of December 14, 2009 (74 FR 62219, November 27, 2009). The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of August 28, 2007 (72 FR 40222, July 24, 2007). ADDRESSES: For 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. You may view this referenced 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 5589. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for [[Page 72508]] and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5589; 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 2012-20-07, Amendment 39-17213 (77 FR 63716, October 17, 2012) (``AD 2012-20-07''). AD 2012-20-07 applied to all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 14, 2016 (81 FR 22033). The NPRM was prompted by Airbus issuing more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. The NPRM proposed to continue to require revising the ALS of the ICA to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems in accordance with the type design, and revising the maintenance program to incorporate revised fuel maintenance and inspection tasks. The NPRM also proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate revised fuel airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0260, dated December 5, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition. The MCAI states: Prompted by an accident * * *, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88, and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) published interim Policy INT/POL/25/12. In response to these regulations, Airbus conducted a design review to develop Fuel Airworthiness Limitations (FAL) for Airbus A320 family aeroplanes. The FAL were specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 FAL document ref. 95A.1931/05 at issue 04 for A318/A319/A320/A321 aeroplanes. This document was approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and is now referenced in Airbus A318/A319/A320/ A321 ALS Part 5 to comply with EASA policy statement (EASA D2005/ CPRO). Failure to comply with items as identified in Airbus A318/A319/ A320/A321 ALS Part 5 could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the aeroplane. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2011-0155R1, which is superseded [and which corresponds to FAA AD 2012-20-07], and requires implementation of the new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5 at Rev.01. * * * * * The required action is revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate revised fuel airworthiness limitations. 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-2016- 5589. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM The Airline Pilots Association, International stated that it supports the intent of the NPRM. Request To Clarify and Revise Applicability American Airlines (AAL) asked if airplanes with an operating certificate issued after the applicability date of July 19, 2014, in paragraph (c) of the NPRM, are excluded from the proposed requirements. AAL stated that it has received several Model A321 airplanes after July 19, 2014, that have the fuel tank inerting system (FTIS) installed in production; AAL thinks the requirement to replace the air separation module (ASM) having P/N 2060017-102 every 27,000 flight hours and other tasks listed in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5, Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 01, dated July 9, 2014 (``ALS part 5 R01''), should apply to these airplanes. AAL requested that we revise the applicability by removing the July 19, 2014, date in paragraph (c) of the proposed AD and revising the applicability to be in sync with ALS part 5 R01. We partially agree with AAL's requests. We agree that clarification is necessary. AAL stated that, for airplanes with the FTIS installed, operators must incorporate the ALS associated with the system in accordance with ALS part 5 R01. However, we would like to reiterate the information stated in the preamble of the NPRM under ``Airworthiness Limitations Based on Type Design,'' which states that operators of airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued after July 19, 2014, must comply with the airworthiness limitations specified as part of the approved type design. These airplanes are not subject to the requirements of this AD. Therefore, if an airplane's type design includes systems such as the FTIS, then the corresponding ALS specified as part of the approved type design should address those systems as appropriate, and must be incorporated into the maintenance/inspection programs. Therefore, we disagree with AAL's request to change the applicability of this AD. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Remove Task Requirement AAL requested that we remove ``Task 470000-05-1'' from paragraph (j)(2) of the proposed AD because this is a one-time task, which AAL has completed. We do not agree with AAL's request. Even if the current U.S. registered fleet already complies with the requirements of ``Task 470000-05-1'' in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, the requirement is still necessary to ensure that any affected airplane imported and placed on the U.S. register in the future complies as well. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Revise Service Information AAL requested that we revise paragraph (j)(2)(ii) of the proposed AD to include Airbus Service Bulletins A320-47-1025 and A320-47-1026, which apply to AAL's airplanes. We do not agree with AAL's request. AAL's suggested changes are for the retained requirements of AD 2012-20-07. Accomplishing the requirements of paragraph (l) of this AD terminates the retained requirements of paragraph (j) of this AD. Therefore, no change to this AD is needed in this regard. Request To Revise Service Information AAL requested that we revise table 1 to paragraph (j)(4) of the proposed AD to include ASMs having P/N 2060017- [[Page 72509]] 103 to ensure that these parts are being tracked for removal every 27,000 flight hours. AAL stated that 25 airplanes in its fleet are equipped with ASMs having P/N 2060017-103. We do not agree with AAL's request. The suggested changes are for the retained requirements of AD 2012-20-07. Adding additional requirements to the retained requirements could put operators out of compliance. As previously stated, incorporating the requirements of paragraph (l) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (j) of this AD. Therefore, no change to this AD is needed in this regard. Request for Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) Approval Spirit Airlines requested that we revise the NPRM to specify that AMOC ANM-116-16-248 is approved as a means of compliance for the actions proposed in paragraph (i) of the proposed AD. Spirit Airlines stated that this AMOC permits the use of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5, Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 02, dated December 18, 2015. We agree with Spirit Airlines that AMOC ANM-116-16-248 is approved as a method of compliance for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (i) of this AD. However, no change is necessary to this AD because paragraph (n)(1)(ii) of this AD already specifies that AMOCs approved previously for AD 2012-20-07 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. Conclusion We reviewed the available data, including the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these 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 A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5, Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 01, dated July 9, 2014. The service information describes fuel system airworthiness limitations. 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 953 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2012-20-07 and retained in this AD take about 4 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2012-20-07 is $340 per product. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $81,005, or $85 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-20-07, Amendment 39-17213 (77 FR 63716, October 17, 2012), and adding the following new AD: 2016-20-12 Airbus: Amendment 39-18678; Docket No. FAA-2016-5589; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-252-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 25, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2012-20-07, Amendment 39-17213 (77 FR 63716, October 17, 2012) (``AD 2012-20-07''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before July 19, 2014. (1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Periodic inspections. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by Airbus issuing more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. [[Page 72510]] (g) Retained Revision of the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) To Incorporate Fuel Maintenance and Inspection Tasks, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2012-20-07, with no changes. For Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes, and Model A319, A320, and A321 airplanes: Within 3 months after August 28, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-15-06, Amendment 39- 15135 (72 FR 40222, July 24, 2007) (``AD 2007-15-06'')), revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, dated February 28, 2006, as defined in Airbus A318/ A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005 (approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on March 14, 2006), Section 1, ``Maintenance/ Inspection Tasks;'' or Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008 (approved by the EASA on December 19, 2008), Section 1, ``Maintenance/Inspection Tasks.'' For all tasks identified in Section 1, ``Maintenance/Inspection Tasks,'' of Airbus A318/A319/ A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005; or Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008; the initial compliance times start from August 28, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-15-06), and the repetitive inspections must be accomplished thereafter at the intervals specified in Section 1, ``Maintenance/Inspection Tasks,'' of Airbus A318/A319/ A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005; or Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Guidance on identifying the applicable sections of the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airplane Maintenance Manual for accomplishing the tasks specified in Section 1 ``Maintenance/Inspection Tasks,'' of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005; or Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008, can be found in Airbus Operator Information Telex (OIT) SE 999.0076/06, dated June 20, 2006. (h) Retained Revision of the ALS To Incorporate Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2012-20-07, with no changes. For Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes, and Model A319, A320, and A321 airplanes: Within 12 months after August 28, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-15-06), revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, dated February 28, 2006, as defined in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005 (approved by EASA on March 14, 2006), Section 2, ``Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations;'' or Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008 (approved by EASA on December 19, 2008), Section 2, ``Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations.'' (i) Retained Requirement of AD 2012-20-07: No Alternative Inspections, Inspection Intervals, or CDCCLs, With New Exception This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i)(1) of AD 2012-20-07, with new exception. Except as provided by paragraph (n)(1) of this AD: After accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, no alternative inspections, inspection intervals, or CDCCLs may be used. (j) Retained Revision of the Maintenance Program, With Specific Delegation Approval Language in Paragraph (j)(4) of This AD This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 2012-20-07, with specific delegation approval language in paragraph (j)(4) of this AD. Within 6 months after November 21, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-20-07): Revise the maintenance program to incorporate the new or revised tasks, life limits, and CDCCLs specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated August 26, 2010, except as required in paragraph (j)(4) of this AD. The initial compliance times and intervals are stated in this ALS document, except as required in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD, or within 6 months after November 21, 2012, whichever occurs later. For certain tasks, the compliance times depend on the pre- modification and post-modification status of the airplane. Incorporating the requirements of this paragraph terminates the corresponding requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD only. (1) For airplanes for which the first flight occurred before August 28, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-15-06), the first accomplishment of Tasks 281800-01-1, Functional Check of Tank Vapour Seal and Vent Drain System; and 281800-02-1, Detailed Inspection of Vapour Seal; must be performed no later than 11 months after November 21, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-20-07). (2) The first accomplishment of Tasks 470000-01-1, Operational Check of Dual Flapper Shutoff Valves (DFSOV), Dual Flapper Check Valves and Nitrogen Enriched Air (NEA) Line for Leaks; 470000-02-1, Operational Check of Both Dual Flapper Check Valves for Leaks; 470000-03-1, Operational Check of Dual Flapper Check Valves for Reverse Flow and NEA Line for Leaks; 470000-04-1, Operational Check of Dual Flapper Check Valves for Reverse Flow; and 470000-05-1, Remove Air Separation Module (ASM) and Return to Vendor for Workshop Check; must be calculated, in accordance with paragraph (j)(2)(i) or (j)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) From the airplane first flight for airplanes on which Airbus modification 38062 or 38195 has been embodied in production. (ii) From the in-service installation of the fuel tank inerting system specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1001, Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1002, Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1003, Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1004, Airbus Service Bulletin A320- 47-1006, or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1007. (3) Although Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated August 26, 2010, does not refer to Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1006 and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1007, the tasks apply as specified in paragraphs (j)(3)(i) through (j)(3)(iv) of this AD. (i) Tasks 470000-01-1, Operational Check of DFSOV, Dual Flapper Check Valves and NEA Line for Leaks; and 470000-02-1, Operational Check of Both Dual Flapper Check Valves for leaks; apply to airplanes that have previously accomplished the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1007. (ii) Task 470000-03-1, Operational Check of Dual Flapper Check Valves for Reverse Flow and NEA Line for Leaks, applies to airplanes that have previously accomplished the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1006, and that have not accomplished the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1007. (iii) Task 470000-04-1, Operational Check of Dual Flapper Check Valves for Reverse Flow, applies to airplanes in post-modification 38195 configuration and that have not accomplished the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1007. (iv) Task 470000-05-1, Remove ASM and return to Vendor for Workshop Check, applies to airplanes that have previously accomplished the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320- 47-1007, and are in pre-modification 151529 configuration. (4) Replace each ASM identified in table 1 to paragraph (j)(4) of this AD in accordance with a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA (or its delegated agent); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). The compliance time for the replacement is before the accumulation of 27,000 total flight hours (component time)--i.e., the life limitation. Note 2 to paragraph (j)(4) of this AD: Guidance for accomplishment of the removal and replacement of the ASM can be found in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Task 47-10-43-920-001-A, Air Separation Module Replacement. Table 1 to Paragraph (j)(4) of This AD--ASM Replacement ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Affected airplane configuration ASM part No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Post-modification 38062................................. 2060017-101 Post-Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1002............... 2060017-101 Post-Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1004............... 2060017-101 Post-Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1007............... 2060017-101 Post-modification 152033................................ 2060017-102 [[Page 72511]] Post-Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1011............... 2060017-102 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (k) Retained Requirement: No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2012-20-07, with no changes. Except as required by paragraph (l) of this AD, after accomplishing the revisions required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used other than those specified in Airbus A318/ A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, dated February 28, 2006, as defined in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated August 26, 2010, unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. (l) New Requirement of This AD: Revise the Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating the fuel airworthiness limitations (e.g., life limits, tasks, and CDCCLs, and associated thresholds and intervals) described in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5, Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 01, dated July 9, 2014. The initial compliance times for the tasks are at the times specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5, Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 01, dated July 9, 2014, or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Incorporating the requirements of this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) through (k) of this AD. (m) New Requirement of This AD: No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or CDCCLs After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (l) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. (n) 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 2012-20-07 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions 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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (o) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0260, dated December 5, 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-2016-5589. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (p)(7) and (p)(8) of this AD. (p) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on November 25, 2016. (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5, Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 01, dated July 9, 2014. The title page of this document does not contain the revision date. The remaining pages of this document do not include the revision level. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on November 21, 2012 (77 FR 63716, October 17, 2012). (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated August 26, 2010. (ii) Reserved. (5) The following service information was approved for IBR on December 14, 2009 (74 FR 62219, November 27, 2009). (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008. (ii) Reserved. (6) The following service information was approved for IBR on August 28, 2007 (72 FR 40222, July 24, 2007). (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005. (ii) Reserved. (7) For 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. (8) 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. (9) 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 September 28, 2016. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-24078 Filed 10-19-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance SUMMARY: We are superseding
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DIRECTIVES AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Wilbanks, AD 2012–20–07 required revising the
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of the Instructions for Continued
continues to read as follows:
Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; Airworthiness (ICA) to incorporate new
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. limitations for fuel tank systems, and
email 9-ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
§ 39.13 [Amended] (2) For operations conducted under a 14 revising the maintenance program to
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under incorporate revised fuel maintenance
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that and inspection tasks. This new AD
the following new airworthiness you notify your principal inspector, or requires revising the maintenance or
directive (AD): lacking a principal inspector, the manager of inspection program to incorporate
2016–21–03 Airbus Helicopters the local flight standards district office or revised fuel airworthiness limitations.
Deutschland GmbH (Previously certificate holding district office, before
operating any aircraft complying with this
This AD was prompted by Airbus
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus issuing more restrictive maintenance
Helicopters) Helicopters: Amendment AD through an AMOC.
requirements and/or airworthiness
39–18684; Docket No. FAA–2014–0578; (g) Additional Information
Directorate Identifier 2013–SW–048–AD.
limitations. We are issuing this AD to
(1) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin MBB– prevent the potential of ignition sources
(a) Applicability BK117 C–2–67A–020, Revision 0, dated June inside fuel tanks, which, in combination
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters 18, 2013, which is not incorporated by with flammable fuel vapors, could result
Model MBB–BK 117 C–2 helicopters with a reference, contains additional information in a fuel tank explosion and consequent
lateral duplex trim actuator, part number (P/ about the subject of this AD. For service
information identified in this final rule,
loss of the airplane.
N) 418–00878–050 or P/N 418–00878–051, or
contact Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. DATES: This AD is effective November
a longitudinal duplex trim actuator, P/N 418–
00878–000 or P/N 418–00878–001, installed, Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; 25, 2016.
certificated in any category. telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; The Director of the Federal Register
fax (972) 641–3775; or at http:// approved the incorporation by reference
(b) Unsafe Condition www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You of a certain publication listed in this AD
This AD defines the unsafe condition as may review a copy of the service information as of November 25, 2016.
loss of a trim actuator output lever at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
The Director of the Federal Register
attachment screw. This condition could Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway,
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. approved the incorporation by reference
result in movement of the output lever in an
axial direction, contact of a bolt connecting (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in of a certain other publication listed in
the control rod to an output lever with the the European Aviation Agency (EASA) AD this AD as of November 21, 2012 (77 FR
actuator housing, and subsequent loss of No. 2013–0182, dated August 12, 2013. You 63716, October 17, 2012).
control of the helicopter. may view the EASA AD on the Internet at The Director of the Federal Register
http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. approved the incorporation by reference
(c) Effective Date FAA–2014–0578. of a certain other publication listed in
This AD becomes effective November 25, this AD as of December 14, 2009 (74 FR
2016. (h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) 62219, November 27, 2009).
(d) Compliance Code: 6700, Rotorcraft Flight Control. The Director of the Federal Register
You are responsible for performing each approved the incorporation by reference
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 5,
action required by this AD within the of a certain other publication listed in
specified compliance time unless it has 2016.
this AD as of August 28, 2007 (72 FR
already been accomplished prior to that time. Lance T. Gant,
40222, July 24, 2007).
Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
(e) Required Actions ADDRESSES: For service information
Certification Service.
(1) Within 300 hours time-in-service (TIS), identified in this final rule, contact
[FR Doc. 2016–24860 Filed 10–19–16; 8:45 am]
apply a torque of 31.0 inch-pounds (3.5 Nm) Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
to the self-locking nut (nut) on each lateral Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
and longitudinal trim actuator output lever Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5
and apply a torque marking between the nut 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
and the screw. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
(2) Thereafter at intervals not to exceed 400
Federal Aviation Administration Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
hours TIS, visually inspect each nut on each
lateral and longitudinal trim actuator output may view this referenced service
lever to determine whether the torque is at 14 CFR Part 39 information at the FAA, Transport
31.0 inch-pounds (3.5 Nm). If the torque is Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
not at 31.0 inch-pounds, apply a torque of [Docket No. FAA–2016–5589; Directorate SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Identifier 2014–NM–252–AD; Amendment
31.0 inch-pounds (3.5 Nm), remove the the availability of this material at the
previous torque marking, and apply a new 39–18678; AD 2016–20–12]
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
torque marking between the nut and the RIN 2120–AA64 available on the Internet at http://
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screw. www.regulations.gov by searching for
(3) Do not install a lateral duplex trim Airworthiness Directives; Airbus and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
actuator, part number (P/N) 418–00878–050 Airplanes
or P/N 418–00878–051, or a longitudinal 5589.
duplex trim actuator, P/N 418–00878–000 or AGENCY: Federal Aviation Examining the AD Docket
P/N 418–00878–001, on any helicopter Administration (FAA), Department of
unless each nut has been inspected for Transportation (DOT). You may examine the AD docket on
proper torque in accordance with the the Internet at http://
ACTION: Final rule.
requirements of this AD. www.regulations.gov by searching for
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– INT/POL/25/12. In response to these of the proposed AD and revising the
5589; or in person at the Docket regulations, Airbus conducted a design applicability to be in sync with ALS
Management Facility between 9 a.m. review to develop Fuel Airworthiness part 5 R01.
Limitations (FAL) for Airbus A320 family We partially agree with AAL’s
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
aeroplanes.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket The FAL were specified in Airbus A318/
requests. We agree that clarification is
contains this AD, the regulatory A319/A320/A321 FAL document ref. necessary. AAL stated that, for airplanes
evaluation, any comments received, and 95A.1931/05 at issue 04 for A318/A319/ with the FTIS installed, operators must
other information. The address for the A320/A321 aeroplanes. This document was incorporate the ALS associated with the
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) approved by the European Aviation Safety system in accordance with ALS part 5
is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Agency (EASA) and is now referenced in R01. However, we would like to
Department of Transportation, Docket Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5 to reiterate the information stated in the
Operations, M–30, West Building comply with EASA policy statement (EASA preamble of the NPRM under
D2005/CPRO).
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations Based on
Failure to comply with items as identified
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5 Type Design,’’ which states that
DC 20590. could result in a fuel tank explosion and operators of airplanes with an original
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: consequent loss of the aeroplane. certificate of airworthiness or original
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, For the reasons described above, this export certificate of airworthiness
International Branch, ANM–116, [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA issued after July 19, 2014, must comply
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, AD 2011–0155R1, which is superseded [and with the airworthiness limitations
which corresponds to FAA AD 2012–20–07], specified as part of the approved type
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA and requires implementation of the new or
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; design. These airplanes are not subject
more restrictive maintenance requirements to the requirements of this AD.
fax 425–227–1149. and/or airworthiness limitations as specified
in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5
Therefore, if an airplane’s type design
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
at Rev.01. includes systems such as the FTIS, then
Discussion the corresponding ALS specified as part
* * * * *
We issued a notice of proposed of the approved type design should
The required action is revising the address those systems as appropriate,
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR maintenance or inspection program to
part 39 to supersede AD 2012–20–07, and must be incorporated into the
incorporate revised fuel airworthiness maintenance/inspection programs.
Amendment 39–17213 (77 FR 63716, limitations. You may examine the MCAI
October 17, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–20–07’’). Therefore, we disagree with AAL’s
in the AD docket on the Internet at request to change the applicability of
AD 2012–20–07 applied to all Airbus http://www.regulations.gov by searching
Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 this AD. We have not changed this AD
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– in this regard.
series airplanes. The NPRM published 5589.
in the Federal Register on April 14, Request To Remove Task Requirement
2016 (81 FR 22033). The NPRM was Comments
AAL requested that we remove ‘‘Task
prompted by Airbus issuing more We gave the public the opportunity to 470000–05–1’’ from paragraph (j)(2) of
restrictive maintenance requirements participate in developing this AD. The the proposed AD because this is a one-
and/or airworthiness limitations. The following presents the comments time task, which AAL has completed.
NPRM proposed to continue to require received on the NPRM and the FAA’s We do not agree with AAL’s request.
revising the ALS of the ICA to response to each comment. Even if the current U.S. registered fleet
incorporate new limitations for fuel tank already complies with the requirements
systems in accordance with the type Support for the NPRM
of ‘‘Task 470000–05–1’’ in paragraph
design, and revising the maintenance The Airline Pilots Association, (j)(2) of this AD, the requirement is still
program to incorporate revised fuel International stated that it supports the necessary to ensure that any affected
maintenance and inspection tasks. The intent of the NPRM. airplane imported and placed on the
NPRM also proposed to require revising U.S. register in the future complies as
the maintenance or inspection program Request To Clarify and Revise
Applicability well. We have not changed this AD in
to incorporate revised fuel airworthiness this regard.
limitations. We are issuing this AD to American Airlines (AAL) asked if
prevent the potential of ignition sources airplanes with an operating certificate Request To Revise Service Information
inside fuel tanks, which, in combination issued after the applicability date of July AAL requested that we revise
with flammable fuel vapors, could result 19, 2014, in paragraph (c) of the NPRM, paragraph (j)(2)(ii) of the proposed AD
in a fuel tank explosion and consequent are excluded from the proposed to include Airbus Service Bulletins
loss of the airplane. requirements. AAL stated that it has A320–47–1025 and A320–47–1026,
The European Aviation Safety Agency received several Model A321 airplanes which apply to AAL’s airplanes.
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent after July 19, 2014, that have the fuel We do not agree with AAL’s request.
for the Member States of the European tank inerting system (FTIS) installed in AAL’s suggested changes are for the
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness production; AAL thinks the requirement retained requirements of AD 2012–20–
Directive 2014–0260, dated December 5, to replace the air separation module 07. Accomplishing the requirements of
2014 (referred to after this as the (ASM) having P/N 2060017–102 every paragraph (l) of this AD terminates the
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness 27,000 flight hours and other tasks retained requirements of paragraph (j) of
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct listed in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 this AD. Therefore, no change to this AD
an unsafe condition. The MCAI states: ALS Part 5, Fuel Airworthiness is needed in this regard.
Prompted by an accident * * *, the
Limitations, Revision 01, dated July 9,
2014 (‘‘ALS part 5 R01’’), should apply Request To Revise Service Information
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
published Special Federal Aviation to these airplanes. AAL requested that AAL requested that we revise table 1
Regulation (SFAR) 88, and the Joint Aviation we revise the applicability by removing to paragraph (j)(4) of the proposed AD
Authorities (JAA) published interim Policy the July 19, 2014, date in paragraph (c) to include ASMs having P/N 2060017–
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103 to ensure that these parts are being Costs of Compliance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
tracked for removal every 27,000 flight We estimate that this AD affects 953
hours. AAL stated that 25 airplanes in Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
airplanes of U.S. registry. safety, Incorporation by reference,
its fleet are equipped with ASMs having The actions required by AD 2012–20–
P/N 2060017–103. Safety.
07 and retained in this AD take about
We do not agree with AAL’s request. Adoption of the Amendment
4 work–hours per product, at an average
The suggested changes are for the
labor rate of $85 per work–hour. Based
retained requirements of AD 2012–20– Accordingly, under the authority
on these figures, the estimated cost of
07. Adding additional requirements to delegated to me by the Administrator,
the actions that are required by AD
the retained requirements could put the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
2012–20–07 is $340 per product.
operators out of compliance. As follows:
We also estimate that it would take
previously stated, incorporating the
about 1 work–hour per product to PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
requirements of paragraph (l) of this AD
comply with the basic requirements of DIRECTIVES
terminates the requirements of
this AD. The average labor rate is $85
paragraph (j) of this AD. Therefore, no
per work–hour. Based on these figures,
change to this AD is needed in this ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
regard. continues to read as follows:
operators to be $81,005, or $85 per
Request for Alternative Method of product. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Compliance (AMOC) Approval
Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended]
Spirit Airlines requested that we
revise the NPRM to specify that AMOC Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
ANM–116–16–248 is approved as a specifies the FAA’s authority to issue removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
means of compliance for the actions rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2012–20–07, Amendment 39–17213 (77
proposed in paragraph (i) of the section 106, describes the authority of FR 63716, October 17, 2012), and
proposed AD. Spirit Airlines stated that the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: adding the following new AD:
this AMOC permits the use of Airbus Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s 2016–20–12 Airbus: Amendment 39–18678;
A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5, Docket No. FAA–2016–5589; Directorate
Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, authority.
Identifier 2014–NM–252–AD.
Revision 02, dated December 18, 2015. We are issuing this rulemaking under
We agree with Spirit Airlines that the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (a) Effective Date
AMOC ANM–116–16–248 is approved Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: This AD is effective November 25, 2016.
as a method of compliance for the General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs
corresponding provisions of paragraph
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD replaces AD 2012–20–07,
(i) of this AD. However, no change is
air commerce by prescribing regulations Amendment 39–17213 (77 FR 63716, October
necessary to this AD because paragraph 17, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–20–07’’).
(n)(1)(ii) of this AD already specifies for practices, methods, and procedures
that AMOCs approved previously for the Administrator finds necessary for (c) Applicability
AD 2012–20–07 are approved as safety in air commerce. This regulation
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes
AMOCs for the corresponding is within the scope of that authority identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4)
provisions of this AD. because it addresses an unsafe condition of this AD, certificated in any category, with
that is likely to exist or develop on an original certificate of airworthiness or
Conclusion products identified in this rulemaking original export certificate of airworthiness
We reviewed the available data, action. issued on or before July 19, 2014.
including the comments received, and Regulatory Findings (1) Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122
determined that air safety and the airplanes.
public interest require adopting this AD We determined that this AD will not (2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
as proposed except for minor editorial have federalism implications under –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
changes. We have determined that these Executive Order 13132. This AD will (3) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –231,
not have a substantial direct effect on –232, and –233 airplanes.
changes:
(4) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
• Are consistent with the intent that the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and or on the distribution of power and (d) Subject
• Do not add any additional burden responsibilities among the various Air Transport Association (ATA) of
upon the public than was already levels of government. America Code 05, Periodic inspections.
proposed in the NPRM. For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD: (e) Reason
Related Service Information Under 1 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory This AD was prompted by Airbus issuing
CFR Part 51 action’’ under Executive Order 12866; more restrictive maintenance requirements
Airbus has issued A318/A319/A320/ 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the and/or airworthiness limitations. We are
A321 ALS Part 5, Fuel Airworthiness DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures issuing this AD to prevent the potential of
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Limitations, Revision 01, dated July 9, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in
2014. The service information describes 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in combination with flammable fuel vapors,
could result in a fuel tank explosion and
fuel system airworthiness limitations. Alaska; and
consequent loss of the airplane.
This service information is reasonably 4. Will not have a significant
available because the interested parties economic impact, positive or negative, (f) Compliance
have access to it through their normal on a substantial number of small entities Comply with this AD within the
course of business or by the means under the criteria of the Regulatory compliance times specified, unless already
identified in the ADDRESSES section. Flexibility Act. done.
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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (j)(4) OF THIS Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, (6) The following service information was
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport approved for IBR on August 28, 2007 (72 FR
AD—ASM REPLACEMENT—Continued 40222, July 24, 2007).
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel
Affected airplane Airworthiness Limitations, Document
ASM part No. telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
configuration
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- 95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19,
Post-Airbus Service Bulletin AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 2005.
A320–47–1011 .................. 2060017–102 (i) Before using any approved AMOC, (ii) Reserved.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, (7) For service information identified in
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
(k) Retained Requirement: No Alternative
of the local flight standards district office/ Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs, With No
certificate holding district office. The AMOC Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
Changes
approval letter must specifically reference telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
This paragraph restates the requirements of 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
this AD.
paragraph (k) of AD 2012–20–07, with no airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
changes. Except as required by paragraph (l) (8) You may view this service information
of this AD, after accomplishing the revisions 2012–20–07 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD. at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
alternative actions (e.g., inspections), (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, for any requirement information on the availability of this
intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used other material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
than those specified in Airbus A318/A319/ in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
(9) You may view this service information
A320/A321 ALS Part 5—Fuel Airworthiness a manufacturer, the action must be
that is incorporated by reference at the
Limitations, dated February 28, 2006, as accomplished using a method approved by
National Archives and Records
defined in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
Administration (NARA). For information on
Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the availability of this material at NARA, call
95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated August 26, 2010, EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved
202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives.
unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs by the DOA, the approval must include the
gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
are approved as an alternative method of DOA-authorized signature.
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the Issued in Renton, Washington, on
(o) Related Information September 28, 2016.
procedures specified in paragraph (n)(1) of
this AD. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Dionne Palermo,
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
(l) New Requirement of This AD: Revise the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0260, dated
Maintenance or Inspection Program Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
December 5, 2014, for related information.
Within 60 days after the effective date of This MCAI may be found in the AD docket [FR Doc. 2016–24078 Filed 10–19–16; 8:45 am]
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
program, as applicable, by incorporating the by searching for and locating Docket No.
fuel airworthiness limitations (e.g., life FAA–2016–5589.
limits, tasks, and CDCCLs, and associated (2) Service information identified in this DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
thresholds and intervals) described in Airbus AD that is not incorporated by reference is
A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5, Fuel available at the addresses specified in Federal Aviation Administration
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 01, paragraphs (p)(7) and (p)(8) of this AD.
dated July 9, 2014. The initial compliance 14 CFR Part 39
times for the tasks are at the times specified (p) Material Incorporated by Reference
in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part (1) The Director of the Federal Register [Docket No. FAA–2015–6538; Directorate
5, Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Revision approved the incorporation by reference Identifier 2015–NM–031–AD; Amendment
01, dated July 9, 2014, or within 60 days after (IBR) of the service information listed in this 39–18668; AD 2016–20–02]
the effective date of this AD, whichever paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
occurs later. Incorporating the requirements RIN 2120–AA64
part 51.
of this paragraph terminates the requirements (2) You must use this service information
of paragraphs (g) through (k) of this AD. Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
Company Airplanes
(m) New Requirement of This AD: No
Alternative Actions, Intervals, or CDCCLs (3) The following service information was AGENCY: Federal Aviation
approved for IBR on November 25, 2016. Administration (FAA), DOT.
After the maintenance or inspection (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
program has been revised as required by ACTION: Final rule.
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part
paragraph (l) of this AD, no alternative
5, Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Revision SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or
01, dated July 9, 2014. The title page of this
CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
document does not contain the revision date.
intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an The Boeing Company Model 737–300,
AMOC in accordance with the procedures The remaining pages of this document do not
include the revision level. –400, and –500 series airplanes. This
specified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. AD was prompted by an evaluation by
(ii) Reserved.
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions (4) The following service information was the design approval holder (DAH)
The following provisions also apply to this approved for IBR on November 21, 2012 (77 indicating that the aft pressure bulkhead
AD: FR 63716, October 17, 2012). is subject to widespread fatigue damage
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel (WFD). This AD requires repetitive
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Airworthiness Limitations, Document inspections of the aft pressure bulkhead
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Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated August 26, 2010. web for any cracking, incorrectly drilled
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (ii) Reserved.
fastener holes, and elongated fastener
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (5) The following service information was
approved for IBR on December 14, 2009 (74
holes; and related investigative and
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your FR 62219, November 27, 2009). corrective actions, if necessary. We are
request to your principal inspector or local (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel issuing this AD to detect and correct
Flight Standards District Office, as Airworthiness Limitations, Document fatigue cracking of the aft pressure
appropriate. If sending information directly 95A.1931/05, Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008. bulkhead web at the ‘‘Y’’-chord, which
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (ii) Reserved. could result in reduced structural
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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 is effective November 25, 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 72507 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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