81 FR 90964 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 242 (December 16, 2016)

Page Range		90964-90969
FR Document		2016-29249
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-13-12 for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2014- 13-12 required identifying the part number and serial number of each passenger oxygen container, replacing the oxygen generator manifold of any affected oxygen container with a serviceable manifold, performing an operational check of the manual mask release, and doing corrective actions if necessary. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2014- 13-12, and requires replacing the oxygen generator manifold of any affected DAe oxygen container with a serviceable manifold. This AD was prompted by reports of silicon particles inside the oxygen generator manifolds, which had chafed from the mask hoses during installation onto the generator outlets. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-4228; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-107-AD; 
Amendment 39-18734; AD 2016-25-08]
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) 2014-13-12 for 
all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2014-
13-12 required identifying the part number and serial number of each 
passenger oxygen container, replacing the oxygen generator manifold of 
any affected oxygen container with a serviceable manifold, performing 
an operational check of the manual mask release, and doing corrective 
actions if necessary. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2014-
13-12, and requires replacing the oxygen generator manifold of any 
affected DAe oxygen container with a serviceable manifold. This AD was 
prompted by reports of silicon particles inside the oxygen generator 
manifolds, which had chafed from the mask hoses during installation 
onto the generator outlets. We are issuing this AD to address the 
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 20, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 20, 
2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of 
September 9, 2014 (79 FR 45317, August 5, 2014).

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 B/E AEROSPACE service information identified in this final 
rule, contact BE Aerospace Systems GmbH, Revalstrasse 1, 23560 
L[uuml]beck, Germany; telephone (49) 451 4093-2976; fax (49) 451 4093-
4488.
    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-
4228.

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-2016-
4228; 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 2014-13-12, Amendment 39-17888 (79 FR 45317, 
August 5, 2014) (``AD 2014-13-12''). AD 2014-13-12 applied to all 
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on March 21, 2016 (81 FR 14990). The 
NPRM was prompted by reports of silicon particles inside the oxygen 
generator manifolds, which had chafed from the mask hoses during 
installation onto the generator outlets. The NPRM proposed to continue 
to require identifying the part number and

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serial number of each passenger oxygen container, replacing the oxygen 
generator manifold of any affected oxygen container with a serviceable 
manifold, and performing an operational check of the manual mask 
release, and doing corrective actions if necessary. The NPRM also 
proposed to require replacing the oxygen generator manifold of any 
affected DAe oxygen container with a serviceable manifold. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct nonserviceable oxygen generator 
manifolds, which could reduce or block the oxygen supply and result in 
injury to passengers when oxygen supply is needed.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0208, dated September 16, 2014 (referred 
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition. The MCAI states:

    During production of passenger oxygen containers, the 
manufacturer, B/E Aerospace, detected some silicon particles inside 
the oxygen generator manifolds. Investigation revealed that those 
particles (chips) had chafed from the mask hoses during installation 
onto the generator outlets. It was discovered that a defective mask 
hose installation device had caused the chafing.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce or 
block the oxygen supply, possibly resulting in injury to passengers 
when oxygen supply is needed.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2011-
0167 to require the identification and modification of the affected 
oxygen container assemblies. That [EASA] AD also prohibited the 
installation of the affected containers on any aeroplane as 
replacement parts. It was subsequently established that Models A318-
121 and A318-122 were missing from the Applicability of the [EASA] 
AD, and clarification was necessary regarding the affected 
containers.
    Consequently, EASA issued AD 2012-0083 [which corresponds to FAA 
AD 2014-13-12], retaining the requirements of EASA AD 2011-0167, 
which was superseded, expanded the Applicability by adding two 
aeroplane models, and provided clarity by providing a list of 
affected passenger oxygen containers.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was found that the affected 
containers have not only been marked with company name B/E 
Aerospace, as was specified, but also, for a brief period, with the 
former company name DAe Systems.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2012-0083, which is superseded, and expands 
the affected group of containers to include those that have the name 
``DAe Systems'' on the identification plate.
    This [EASA] AD also clearly separates the serial number (s/n) 
groups of containers into those manufactured by B/E Aerospace and 
those manufactured by DAe Systems, for which additional compliance 
time is provided.

    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-
4228.

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 Revise Compliance Time

    United Airlines (UAL) requested that we revise the compliance time 
for DAe Systems units from within ``2,500 flight cycles, or 3,750 
flight hours, or 12 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective 
date of this AD,'' to within ``5,000 flight cycles, or 7,500 flight 
hours, or 24 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of 
this AD.'' UAL stated that this would make both units have the same 
compliance time. UAL explained that it has inspected 97 out of 152 
airplanes in compliance with AD 2014-13-12, and due to the new 
requirements in the NPRM, it will have to re-start the inspection for 
the entire UAL Model A319/A320 fleet.
    We do not agree with UAL's request. As allowed by the phrase 
``unless already done'' in paragraph (f) of this AD, if the inspection 
required by this AD has already been accomplished, this AD does not 
require that action to be repeated. The EASA, as the State of Design 
Authority for Airbus products, has determined this AD's compliance 
times based on the overall risk to the fleet, including the severity of 
the failure and the likelihood of the failure's occurrence. We are 
unaware of any information or data that would substantiate the 
compliance time change that UAL has requested. UAL did not provide any 
substantiation to support its request. The EASA works closely with 
Airbus to ensure that all appropriate actions are taken at the 
appropriate times to mitigate risk to the fleet to meet our collective 
safety goals. Under the provisions of paragraph (q)(1) of this AD, we 
will consider requests for approval of an extension of the compliance 
time if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that the change 
would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have not changed this 
AD in this regard.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comment 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 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

    B/E AEROSPACE has issued Service Bulletins 1XCXX-0100-35-005 and 
22CXX-0100-35-003, both Revision 2, both dated July 10, 2014. The 
service information describes procedures for replacement of the oxygen 
generator manifold. These service bulletins are distinct since they 
apply to different products.
    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 22 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2014-13-12, and retained in this AD take 
about 6 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 were required by AD 2014-13-12 is $510 per product.
    We also estimate that it takes about 6 work-hours 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 $11,220, or $510 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

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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) 
2014-13-12, Amendment 39-17888 (79 FR 45317, August 5, 2014), and 
adding the following new AD:

2016-25-08 Airbus: Amendment 39-18734; Docket No. FAA-2016-4228; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-107-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective January 20, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2014-13-12, Amendment 39-17888 (79 FR 45317, 
August 5, 2014) (``AD 2014-13-12'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1) through (c)(4) 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 A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, -233, and -271 
airplanes.
    (4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 
airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of silicon particles inside the 
oxygen generator manifolds, which had chafed from the mask hoses 
during installation onto the generator outlets. We are issuing this 
AD to detect and correct nonserviceable oxygen generator manifolds, 
which could reduce or block the oxygen supply and result in injury 
to passengers when oxygen supply is needed.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Part Number and Serial Number Identification, With No 
Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2014-13-12, with no changes. Within 5,000 flight cycles, or 7,500 
flight hours, or 24 months, whichever occurs first after September 
9, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-13-12), identify the part 
number and serial number of each passenger oxygen container. A 
review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this 
identification if the part number and serial number of the oxygen 
container can be conclusively determined from that review.

(h) Retained Replacement, Check, and Repair, With Paragraph (h)(5) and 
Note 1 to Paragraph (h) of AD 2014-13-12 Removed, and Revised Repair 
Instructions

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2014-13-12, with paragraph (h)(5) and Note 1 to paragraph (h) of AD 
2014-13-12 removed, and revised repair instructions. If the part 
number of the passenger oxygen container is listed in paragraph 
(h)(1) of this AD and the serial number of the passenger oxygen 
container is listed in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD: Within the 
compliance time specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, do the 
actions specified in paragraphs (h)(3) and (h)(4) of this AD, except 
as provided by paragraphs (i)(1) through (i)(7) of this AD.
    (1) (Type I: 15 and 22 minutes) 12C15Lxxxxx0100, 
12C15Rxxxxx0100, 13C15Lxxxxx0100, 13C15Rxxxxx0100, 14C15Lxxxxx0100, 
14C15Rxxxxx0100, 12C22Lxxxxx0100, 12C22Rxxxxx0100, 13C22Lxxxxx0100, 
13C22Rxxxxx0100, 14C22Lxxxxx0100, and 14C22Rxxxxx0100; and (Type II: 
15 and 22 minutes) 22C15Lxxxxx0100, 22C15Rxxxxx0100, 
22C22Lxxxxx0100, and 22C22Rxxxxx0100.
    (2) ARBA-0000 to ARBA-9999 inclusive, ARBB-0000 to ARBB-9999 
inclusive, ARBC-0000 to ARBC-9999 inclusive, ARBD-0000 to ARBD-9999 
inclusive, ARBE-0000 to ARBE-9999 inclusive, BEBF-0000 to BEBF-9999 
inclusive, BEBH-0000 to BEBH-9999 inclusive, BEBK-0000 to BEBK-9999 
inclusive, BEBL-0000 to BEBL-9999 inclusive, and BEBM-0000 to BEBM-
9999 inclusive.
    (3) Replace the oxygen generator manifold of any affected oxygen 
passenger container with a serviceable manifold, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
35A1047, dated March 29, 2011.
    (4) Do an operational check of the manual mask release, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 29, 2011. If the operational 
check fails, before further flight, repair the manual mask release, 
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).

(i) Retained Exceptions, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (i) of AD 
2014-13-12, with no changes.
    (1) Oxygen containers that meet the conditions specified in 
paragraph (i)(1)(i) or (i)(1)(ii) of this AD are compliant with the 
requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD.
    (i) Oxygen containers Type I having a part number listed in 
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and having a serial number listed in 
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, that have been modified prior to 
September 9, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-13-12), as 
specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of B/E Aerospace 
Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 1, dated December 15, 
2012.
    (ii) Oxygen containers Type II having a part number listed in 
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and having a serial number listed in 
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, that have been modified prior to 
September 9, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-13-12), as 
specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of B/E Aerospace 
Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 1, dated December 20, 
2011.
    (2) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150703 or Airbus 
Modification 150704 has not been embodied in production do not have 
to comply with the requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD, unless 
an oxygen container having a part number listed in paragraph (h)(1) 
of this AD and having a serial number listed in paragraph (h)(2) of 
this AD has been installed since the airplane's first flight.
    (3) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150703 or Airbus 
Modification 150704 has been embodied in production and which are 
not listed by model and manufacturer serial number in Airbus Service 
Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 29, 2011, are not subject to the 
requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, unless an oxygen 
container having a part number listed in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD 
and having a serial number listed in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD has 
been installed since the airplane's first flight.
    (4) Model A319 airplanes that are equipped with a gaseous oxygen 
system for passengers, installed in production with Airbus

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Modification 33125, do not have the affected passenger oxygen 
containers installed. Unless these airplanes have been modified in 
service (no approved Airbus modification exists), the requirements 
of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD do not apply to these 
airplanes.
    (5) Airplanes that have already been inspected prior to the 
effective date of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 
29, 2011, must be inspected and, depending on the findings, 
corrected, within the compliance time defined in paragraph (g) of 
this AD, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable, 
except as specified in paragraph (i)(6) of this AD.
    (6) Airplanes on which the passenger oxygen container has been 
replaced before the effective date of this AD, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
35A1047, dated March 29, 2011, are compliant with the requirements 
of the paragraph (h) of this AD for that passenger oxygen container.
    (7) The requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD apply 
only to passenger oxygen containers that are Design A, as defined in 
figure 1 to paragraph (i)(7) of this AD.
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    Note 1 to figure 1 to paragraph (i)(7) of this AD:  Figure 1 is 
a reproduction of material from EASA AD 2012-0083, dated May 16, 
2012. The words ``Appendix 1 of this AD'' in this figure refer to 
Appendix 1 of EASA AD 2012-0083, dated May 16, 2012.


    Note 2 to figure 1 to paragraph (i)(7) of this AD:  For ``Design 
A,'' the placard on the passenger oxygen container test button is as 
described in ``Picture A'' in figure 1 to paragraph (i)(7) of this 
AD. The mask configuration (``ZZ'' in ``Picture A'') is a number, 
and the test button is as shown in ``Picture B.''

(j) Retained Parts Installation Limitations, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 
2014-13-12, with no changes. As of September 9, 2014 (the effective 
date of AD 2014-13-12), no person may install an oxygen container 
having a part number specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and 
having a serial number specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, on 
any airplane, unless the container has been modified in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of any of the service 
information specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this 
AD, as applicable.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 29, 2011.
    (2) B/E AEROSPACE Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 
1, dated December 15, 2012.
    (3) B/E AEROSPACE Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 
1, dated December 20, 2011.

(k) New Requirement of This AD: Identification of Oxygen Containers

    At the applicable time specified in paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) 
of this AD: Identify the part number and serial number of each 
passenger oxygen container. A review of airplane maintenance records 
is acceptable in lieu of this identification if the part number and 
serial number of the oxygen container can be conclusively determined 
from that review.
    (1) For units with ``B/E AEROSPACE'' on the identification 
plate: Within 5,000 flight cycles, or 7,500 flight hours, or 24 
months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
    (2) For units with ``DAe Systems'' on the identification plate: 
Within 2,500 flight cycles, or 3,750 flight hours, or 12 months, 
whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD.

(l) New Requirement of This AD: Modification of Oxygen Containers

    If a passenger oxygen container has a part number listed in 
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and a serial number listed in paragraph 
(m)(1) or (m)(2) of this AD: At the applicable time specified in 
paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) of this AD, do the actions specified in 
paragraphs (l)(1), (l)(2), and (l)(3) of this AD.
    (1) Replace the oxygen generator manifold of any affected oxygen 
container with a serviceable manifold, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35A1047, 
dated March 29, 2011.
    (2) Do an operational check of the manual mask release, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 29, 2011. If the operational 
check fails, before further flight, repair the manual mask release, 
using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's 
EASA DOA.
    (3) Check if the part number of the passenger oxygen container 
is listed in B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, 
Revision 2, dated July 10, 2014; or B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 
22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 2, dated July 10, 2014, as applicable. 
If the part number is not listed in B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 
1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 2, dated July 10, 2014; or B/E Aerospace 
Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 2, dated July 10, 2014; 
within the compliance time specified in paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) 
of this AD, repair the passenger oxygen container using a method 
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.

(m) New Requirement of This AD: Part Numbers and Serial Numbers for the 
Parts Affected by Paragraph (l) of This AD Requirements

    Affected parts for the actions required by paragraph (l) of this 
AD are identified in paragraphs (m)(1) and (m)(2) of this AD.
    (1) For oxygen containers with ``DAe Systems'' on the 
identification plate: Units having a part number identified in 
paragraphs (h)(1) of this AD, where part number ``xxxxx'' stands for 
any alphanumerical value, and a serial number identified in 
paragraphs (m)(1)(i) through (m)(1)(vi) of this AD.
    (i) ARBA-0000 to ARBA-9999 inclusive.
    (ii) ARBB-0000 to ARBB-9999 inclusive.
    (iii) ARBC-0000 to ARBC-9999 inclusive.
    (iv) ARBD-0000 to ARBD-9999 inclusive.
    (v) ARBE-0000 to ARBE-9999 inclusive.
    (vi) BEBE-0000 to BEBE-9999 inclusive.
    (2) For oxygen containers with ``B/E AEROSPACE'' on the 
identification plate: Units having a part number identified in 
paragraphs (h)(1) of this AD, where part number ``xxxxx'' stands for 
any alphanumerical value, and a serial number identified in 
paragraphs (m)(2)(i) through (m)(2)(v) of this AD.
    (i) BEBF-0000 to BEBF-9999 inclusive.
    (ii) BEBH-0000 to BEBH-9999 inclusive.
    (iii) BEBK-0000 to BEBK-9999 inclusive.
    (iv) BEBL-0000 to BEBL-9999 inclusive.
    (v) BEBM-0000 to BEBM-9999 inclusive.

(n) New Requirement of This AD: Exceptions

    (1) Oxygen containers that meet the conditions specified in 
paragraph (n)(1)(i) or (n)(1)(ii) of this AD are compliant with the 
requirements of paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (i) Oxygen containers Type I having a part number listed in 
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and having a serial number listed in 
paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2), as applicable, of this AD, that have 
been modified prior to the effective date of this AD, as specified 
in the Accomplishment Instructions of B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 
1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 1, dated December 15, 2012; or B/E 
Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 2, dated July 
10, 2014.
    (ii) Oxygen containers Type II having a part number listed in 
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and having a serial number listed in 
paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this AD, as applicable, that have been 
modified prior to the effective date of this AD, as specified in the 
Accomplishment Instructions of B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 22CXX-
0100-35-003, Revision 1, dated December 20, 2011; or B/E Aerospace 
Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 2, dated July 10, 2014.
    (2) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150703 or Airbus 
Modification 150704 has not been embodied in production do not have 
to comply with the requirements of paragraph (l) of this AD, unless 
an oxygen container having a part number listed in paragraph (h)(1) 
of this AD and having a serial number listed in paragraph (m)(1) or 
(m)(2) of this AD, as applicable, of this AD has been installed 
since the airplane's first flight.
    (3) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150703 or Airbus 
Modification 150704 has been embodied in production and which are 
not listed by model and manufacturer serial number in Airbus Service 
Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 29, 2011, are not subject to the 
requirements of paragraphs (k) and (l) of this AD, unless an oxygen 
container having a part number listed in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD 
and having a serial number listed in paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of 
this AD, as applicable, of this AD has been installed since the 
airplane's first flight.
    (4) Model A319 airplanes that are equipped with a gaseous oxygen 
system for passengers, installed in production with Airbus 
Modification 33125, do not have the affected passenger oxygen 
containers installed. Unless these airplanes have been modified in 
service (no approved Airbus modification exists), the requirements 
of paragraphs (k) and (l) of this AD do not apply to these 
airplanes.
    (5) Airplanes that have already been inspected prior to the 
effective date of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 
29, 2011, must be inspected and, depending on the findings, 
corrected, within the compliance time defined in paragraphs (k)(1) 
and (k)(2) of this AD, as applicable, as required by paragraph (l) 
of this AD, as applicable, except as specified in paragraph (n)(6) 
of this AD.
    (6) Airplanes on which the passenger oxygen container has been 
replaced before the effective date of this AD, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
35A1047, dated March 29, 2011, are compliant with the requirements 
of the paragraph (l) of this AD for that passenger oxygen container.
    (7) The requirements of paragraphs (k) and (l) of this AD apply 
only to passenger oxygen containers that are Design A, as defined in 
figure 1 to paragraph (i)(7) of this AD.

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(o) New Requirement of This AD: Parts Installation Limitations

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an 
oxygen container having a part number specified in paragraph (h)(1) 
of this AD and having a serial number specified in paragraph (m)(1) 
or (m)(2) of this AD, as applicable, on any airplane, unless the 
container has been modified in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of any of the service information specified in 
paragraph (o)(1), (o)(2), or (o)(3) of this AD, as applicable to the 
oxygen container part number.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 29, 2011.
    (2) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 
2, dated July 10, 2014.
    (3) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 
2, dated July 10, 2014.

(p) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of 
AD 2014-13-12, with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for 
the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions 
were performed before September 9, 2014 (the effective date of AD 
2014-13-12) using the service information specified in paragraph 
(p)(1)(i) or (p)(1)(ii) of this AD, as applicable to the oxygen 
container part number.
    (i) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, dated 
March 14, 2011, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, dated 
March 17, 2011, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by 
paragraphs (l)(3) and (o) of this AD, if those actions were 
performed before the effective date of this AD using the service 
information specified in paragraph (p)(2)(i) or (p)(2)(ii) of this 
AD, as applicable to the oxygen container part number.
    (i) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 
1, dated December 15, 2012, which was incorporated by reference in 
AD 2014-13-12.
    (ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 
1, dated December 20, 2011, which was incorporated by reference in 
AD 2014-13-12.

(q) 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 2014-13-12, are approved 
as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g) through 
(j) 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.

(r) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0208, dated September 16, 
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-2016-4228.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (s)(5), (s)(6), and (s)(7) of this AD.

(s) 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 
January 20, 2017.
    (i) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 
2, dated July 10, 2014.
    (ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 
2, dated July 10, 2014.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
September 9, 2014 (79 FR 45317, August 5, 2014).
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 29, 2011.
    (ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 
1, dated December 15, 2012.
    (iii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 
1, dated December 20, 2011.
    (5) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, 
contact 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 B/E Aerospace service information identified in this AD, 
contact BE Aerospace Systems GmbH, Revalstrasse 1, 23560 
L[uuml]beck, Germany; telephone (49) 451 4093-2976; fax (49) 451 
4093-4488.
    (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 November 25, 2016.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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AD, if requested using the procedures found 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone
39.19, send your request to your principal locations.html. +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
inspector or local Flight Standards District 51; email account.airworth-eas@
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
December 2, 2016. airbus.com; Internet http://
directly to the New York ACO, send it to
ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Michael Kaszycki, www.airbus.com.
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane For B/E AEROSPACE service
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. information identified in this final rule,
NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7300; fax [FR Doc. 2016–29815 Filed 12–15–16; 8:45 am] contact BE Aerospace Systems GmbH,
516–794–5531. Before using any approved BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Revalstrasse 1, 23560 Lübeck, Germany;
AMOC, notify your appropriate principal telephone (49) 451 4093–2976; fax (49)
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 451 4093–4488.
the manager of the local flight standards You may view this referenced service
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
district office/certificate holding district
office. The AMOC approval letter must
information at the FAA, Transport
Federal Aviation Administration Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any SW., Renton, WA. For information on
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 14 CFR Part 39 the availability of this material at the
actions from a manufacturer, the action must [Docket No. FAA–2016–4228; Directorate FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
be accomplished using a method approved Identifier 2015–NM–107–AD; Amendment available on the Internet at http://
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, 39–18734; AD 2016–25–08] www.regulations.gov by searching for
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design RIN 2120–AA64
4228.
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
the DAO, the approval must include the Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Examining the AD Docket
DAO-authorized signature. Airplanes
You may examine the AD docket on
(l) Related Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation the Internet at http://
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Administration (FAA), Department of www.regulations.gov by searching for
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Transportation (DOT). and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–23, dated ACTION: Final rule. 4228; or in person at the Docket
July 28, 2016, for related information. You Management Facility between 9 a.m.
may examine the MCAI on the Internet at SUMMARY: We are superseding and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–13– except Federal holidays. The AD docket
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9503.
(2) Service information identified in this 12 for all Airbus Model A318, A319, contains this AD, the regulatory
AD that is not incorporated by reference is A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD evaluation, any comments received, and
available at the addresses specified in 2014–13–12 required identifying the other information. The address for the
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. part number and serial number of each Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
passenger oxygen container, replacing is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
the oxygen generator manifold of any Department of Transportation, Docket
(1) The Director of the Federal Register affected oxygen container with a Operations, M–30, West Building
approved the incorporation by reference
serviceable manifold, performing an Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR operational check of the manual mask New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
part 51. release, and doing corrective actions if DC 20590.
(2) You must use this service information necessary. This new AD retains the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
as applicable to do the actions required by requirements of AD 2014–13–12, and Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. requires replacing the oxygen generator International Branch, ANM–116,
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71– manifold of any affected DAe oxygen Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
002, Revision 01, dated June 30, 2016. container with a serviceable manifold.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71–
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
This AD was prompted by reports of 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
6002, Revision 01, dated June 30, 2016.
silicon particles inside the oxygen fax 425–227–1149.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71–
5002, Revision 01, dated June 30, 2016. generator manifolds, which had chafed
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700– from the mask hoses during installation
1A11–71–002, Revision 01, dated June 30, onto the generator outlets. We are Discussion
2016. issuing this AD to address the unsafe We issued a notice of proposed
(3) For service information identified in condition on these products. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- DATES: This AD is effective January 20,
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, part 39 to supersede AD 2014–13–12,
2017. Amendment 39–17888 (79 FR 45317,
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
855–7401; email thd.crj@
The Director of the Federal Register August 5, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–13–12’’). AD
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// approved the incorporation by reference 2014–13–12 applied to all Airbus Model
www.bombardier.com. of certain publications listed in this AD A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
(4) You may view this service information as of January 20, 2017. airplanes. The NPRM published in the
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at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, The Director of the Federal Register Federal Register on March 21, 2016 (81
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For approved the incorporation by reference FR 14990). The NPRM was prompted by
information on the availability of this of certain other publications listed in reports of silicon particles inside the
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. this AD as of September 9, 2014 (79 FR
(5) You may view this service information
oxygen generator manifolds, which had
45317, August 5, 2014). chafed from the mask hoses during
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records ADDRESSES: For Airbus service installation onto the generator outlets.
Administration (NARA). For information on information identified in this final rule, The NPRM proposed to continue to
the availability of this material at NARA, call contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office— require identifying the part number and

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serial number of each passenger oxygen those manufactured by B/E Aerospace and determined that air safety and the
container, replacing the oxygen those manufactured by DAe Systems, for public interest require adopting this AD
generator manifold of any affected which additional compliance time is as proposed except for minor editorial
provided.
oxygen container with a serviceable changes. We have determined that these
manifold, and performing an You may examine the MCAI in the minor changes:
operational check of the manual mask AD docket on the Internet at http:// • Are consistent with the intent that
release, and doing corrective actions if www.regulations.gov by searching for was proposed in the NPRM for
necessary. The NPRM also proposed to and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– correcting the unsafe condition; and
require replacing the oxygen generator 4228. • Do not add any additional burden
manifold of any affected DAe oxygen upon the public than was already
Comments
container with a serviceable manifold. proposed in the NPRM.
We are issuing this AD to detect and We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The Related Service Information Under 1
correct nonserviceable oxygen generator CFR Part 51
manifolds, which could reduce or block following presents the comment
the oxygen supply and result in injury received on the NPRM and the FAA’s B/E AEROSPACE has issued Service
to passengers when oxygen supply is response to the comment. Bulletins 1XCXX–0100–35–005 and
needed. Request To Revise Compliance Time 22CXX–0100–35–003, both Revision 2,
The European Aviation Safety Agency both dated July 10, 2014. The service
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent United Airlines (UAL) requested that information describes procedures for
for the Member States of the European we revise the compliance time for DAe replacement of the oxygen generator
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Systems units from within ‘‘2,500 flight manifold. These service bulletins are
Directive 2014–0208, dated September cycles, or 3,750 flight hours, or 12 distinct since they apply to different
16, 2014 (referred to after this as the months, whichever occurs first, after the products.
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness effective date of this AD,’’ to within This service information is reasonably
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct ‘‘5,000 flight cycles, or 7,500 flight available because the interested parties
an unsafe condition. The MCAI states: hours, or 24 months, whichever occurs have access to it through their normal
first after the effective date of this AD.’’ course of business or by the means
During production of passenger oxygen UAL stated that this would make both
containers, the manufacturer, B/E Aerospace,
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
units have the same compliance time.
detected some silicon particles inside the Costs of Compliance
oxygen generator manifolds. Investigation
UAL explained that it has inspected 97
revealed that those particles (chips) had out of 152 airplanes in compliance with We estimate that this AD affects 22
chafed from the mask hoses during AD 2014–13–12, and due to the new airplanes of U.S. registry.
installation onto the generator outlets. It was requirements in the NPRM, it will have The actions required by AD 2014–13–
discovered that a defective mask hose to re-start the inspection for the entire 12, and retained in this AD take about
installation device had caused the chafing. UAL Model A319/A320 fleet. 6 work-hours per product, at an average
This condition, if not detected and We do not agree with UAL’s request. labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based
corrected, could reduce or block the oxygen As allowed by the phrase ‘‘unless on these figures, the estimated cost of
supply, possibly resulting in injury to already done’’ in paragraph (f) of this
passengers when oxygen supply is needed.
the actions that were required by AD
To address this potential unsafe condition, AD, if the inspection required by this 2014–13–12 is $510 per product.
EASA issued AD 2011–0167 to require the AD has already been accomplished, this We also estimate that it takes about 6
identification and modification of the AD does not require that action to be work-hours per product to comply with
affected oxygen container assemblies. That repeated. The EASA, as the State of the basic requirements of this AD. The
[EASA] AD also prohibited the installation of Design Authority for Airbus products, average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
the affected containers on any aeroplane as has determined this AD’s compliance Based on these figures, we estimate the
replacement parts. It was subsequently times based on the overall risk to the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be
established that Models A318–121 and fleet, including the severity of the $11,220, or $510 per product.
A318–122 were missing from the
Applicability of the [EASA] AD, and failure and the likelihood of the failure’s
Authority for This Rulemaking
clarification was necessary regarding the occurrence. We are unaware of any
affected containers. information or data that would Title 49 of the United States Code
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2012–0083 substantiate the compliance time change specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2014–13–12], that UAL has requested. UAL did not rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
retaining the requirements of EASA AD provide any substantiation to support its section 106, describes the authority of
2011–0167, which was superseded, request. The EASA works closely with the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
expanded the Applicability by adding two Airbus to ensure that all appropriate Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
aeroplane models, and provided clarity by detail the scope of the Agency’s
providing a list of affected passenger oxygen
actions are taken at the appropriate
containers. times to mitigate risk to the fleet to meet authority.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was our collective safety goals. Under the We are issuing this rulemaking under
found that the affected containers have not provisions of paragraph (q)(1) of this the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
only been marked with company name B/E AD, we will consider requests for Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Aerospace, as was specified, but also, for a approval of an extension of the General requirements.’’ Under that
brief period, with the former company name compliance time if sufficient data are section, Congress charges the FAA with
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DAe Systems. submitted to substantiate that the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
For the reason described above, this air commerce by prescribing regulations
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
change would provide an acceptable
level of safety. We have not changed for practices, methods, and procedures
AD 2012–0083, which is superseded, and
expands the affected group of containers to this AD in this regard. the Administrator finds necessary for
include those that have the name ‘‘DAe safety in air commerce. This regulation
Conclusion is within the scope of that authority
Systems’’ on the identification plate.
This [EASA] AD also clearly separates the We reviewed the available data, because it addresses an unsafe condition
serial number (s/n) groups of containers into including the comment received, and that is likely to exist or develop on

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products identified in this rulemaking (2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, inclusive, BEBL–0000 to BEBL–9999
action. –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. inclusive, and BEBM–0000 to BEBM–9999
(3) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –231, inclusive.
Regulatory Findings –232, –233, and –271 airplanes. (3) Replace the oxygen generator manifold
(4) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, of any affected oxygen passenger container
We determined that this AD will not
–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. with a serviceable manifold, in accordance
have federalism implications under with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (d) Subject Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35A1047,
not have a substantial direct effect on Air Transport Association (ATA) of dated March 29, 2011.
the States, on the relationship between America Code 35, Oxygen. (4) Do an operational check of the manual
the national government and the States, (e) Reason
mask release, in accordance with the
or on the distribution of power and Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
This AD was prompted by reports of Service Bulletin A320–35A1047, dated
responsibilities among the various silicon particles inside the oxygen generator
levels of government. March 29, 2011. If the operational check fails,
manifolds, which had chafed from the mask before further flight, repair the manual mask
For the reasons discussed above, I hoses during installation onto the generator release, using a method approved by the
certify that this AD: outlets. We are issuing this AD to detect and Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory correct nonserviceable oxygen generator Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; manifolds, which could reduce or block the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the oxygen supply and result in injury to Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures passengers when oxygen supply is needed. Approval (DOA).
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (f) Compliance (i) Retained Exceptions, With No Changes
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Comply with this AD within the This paragraph restates the provisions of
Alaska; and compliance times specified, unless already
4. Will not have a significant paragraph (i) of AD 2014–13–12, with no
done. changes.
economic impact, positive or negative,
(g) Retained Part Number and Serial (1) Oxygen containers that meet the
on a substantial number of small entities conditions specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i) or
under the criteria of the Regulatory Number Identification, With No Changes
(i)(1)(ii) of this AD are compliant with the
Flexibility Act. This paragraph restates the requirements of
requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD.
paragraph (g) of AD 2014–13–12, with no
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (i) Oxygen containers Type I having a part
changes. Within 5,000 flight cycles, or 7,500
number listed in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation flight hours, or 24 months, whichever occurs
and having a serial number listed in
first after September 9, 2014 (the effective
safety, Incorporation by reference, date of AD 2014–13–12), identify the part
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, that have been
Safety. modified prior to September 9, 2014 (the
number and serial number of each passenger
effective date of AD 2014–13–12), as
Adoption of the Amendment oxygen container. A review of airplane
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of specified in the Accomplishment
Accordingly, under the authority this identification if the part number and Instructions of B/E Aerospace Service
delegated to me by the Administrator, serial number of the oxygen container can be Bulletin 1XCXX–0100–35–005, Revision 1,
conclusively determined from that review. dated December 15, 2012.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
(ii) Oxygen containers Type II having a part
follows: (h) Retained Replacement, Check, and number listed in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD
Repair, With Paragraph (h)(5) and Note 1 to and having a serial number listed in
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Paragraph (h) of AD 2014–13–12 Removed, paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, that have been
DIRECTIVES and Revised Repair Instructions modified prior to September 9, 2014 (the
This paragraph restates the requirements of effective date of AD 2014–13–12), as
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 specified in the Accomplishment
paragraph (h) of AD 2014–13–12, with
continues to read as follows: paragraph (h)(5) and Note 1 to paragraph (h) Instructions of B/E Aerospace Service
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. of AD 2014–13–12 removed, and revised Bulletin 22CXX–0100–35–003, Revision 1,
repair instructions. If the part number of the dated December 20, 2011.
§ 39.13 [Amended] passenger oxygen container is listed in (2) Airplanes on which Airbus
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and the serial Modification 150703 or Airbus Modification
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
number of the passenger oxygen container is 150704 has not been embodied in production
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) do not have to comply with the requirements
listed in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD: Within
2014–13–12, Amendment 39–17888 (79 the compliance time specified in paragraph of paragraph (h) of this AD, unless an oxygen
FR 45317, August 5, 2014), and adding (g) of this AD, do the actions specified in container having a part number listed in
the following new AD: paragraphs (h)(3) and (h)(4) of this AD, paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and having a
2016–25–08 Airbus: Amendment 39–18734; except as provided by paragraphs (i)(1) serial number listed in paragraph (h)(2) of
Docket No. FAA–2016–4228; Directorate through (i)(7) of this AD. this AD has been installed since the
Identifier 2015–NM–107–AD. (1) (Type I: 15 and 22 minutes) airplane’s first flight.
12C15Lxxxxx0100, 12C15Rxxxxx0100, (3) Airplanes on which Airbus
(a) Effective Date 13C15Lxxxxx0100, 13C15Rxxxxx0100, Modification 150703 or Airbus Modification
This AD is effective January 20, 2017. 14C15Lxxxxx0100, 14C15Rxxxxx0100, 150704 has been embodied in production
12C22Lxxxxx0100, 12C22Rxxxxx0100, and which are not listed by model and
(b) Affected ADs 13C22Lxxxxx0100, 13C22Rxxxxx0100, manufacturer serial number in Airbus
This AD replaces AD 2014–13–12, 14C22Lxxxxx0100, and 14C22Rxxxxx0100; Service Bulletin A320–35A1047, dated
Amendment 39–17888 (79 FR 45317, August and (Type II: 15 and 22 minutes) March 29, 2011, are not subject to the
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5, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–13–12’’). 22C15Lxxxxx0100, 22C15Rxxxxx0100, requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this
22C22Lxxxxx0100, and 22C22Rxxxxx0100. AD, unless an oxygen container having a part
(c) Applicability (2) ARBA–0000 to ARBA–9999 inclusive, number listed in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes ARBB–0000 to ARBB–9999 inclusive, ARBC– and having a serial number listed in
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) 0000 to ARBC–9999 inclusive, ARBD–0000 paragraph (h)(2) of this AD has been installed
of this AD, certificated in any category, all to ARBD–9999 inclusive, ARBE–0000 to since the airplane’s first flight.
manufacturer serial numbers. ARBE–9999 inclusive, BEBF–0000 to BEBF– (4) Model A319 airplanes that are equipped
(1) Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122 9999 inclusive, BEBH–0000 to BEBH–9999 with a gaseous oxygen system for passengers,
airplanes. inclusive, BEBK–0000 to BEBK–9999 installed in production with Airbus

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(o) New Requirement of This AD: Parts telephone 425–227–1405; fax-425–227–1149. (6) For B/E Aerospace service information
Installation Limitations Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- identified in this AD, contact BE Aerospace
As of the effective date of this AD, no AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Systems GmbH, Revalstrasse 1, 23560
person may install an oxygen container (i) Before using any approved AMOC, Lübeck, Germany; telephone (49) 451 4093–
having a part number specified in paragraph notify your appropriate principal inspector, 2976; fax (49) 451 4093–4488.
(h)(1) of this AD and having a serial number or lacking a principal inspector, the manager (7) You may view this service information
specified in paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this of the local flight standards district office/ at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
AD, as applicable, on any airplane, unless the certificate holding district office. The AMOC 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
container has been modified in accordance approval letter must specifically reference information on the availability of this
with the Accomplishment Instructions of any this AD. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
of the service information specified in (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD (8) You may view this service information
paragraph (o)(1), (o)(2), or (o)(3) of this AD, 2014–13–12, are approved as AMOCs for the that is incorporated by reference at the
as applicable to the oxygen container part corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g) National Archives and Records
number. through (j) of this AD. Administration (NARA). For information on
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35A1047, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the the availability of this material at NARA, call
dated March 29, 2011. effective date of this AD, for any requirement 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(2) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin in this AD to obtain corrective actions from www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
1XCXX–0100–35–005, Revision 2, dated July a manufacturer, the action must be locations.html.
10, 2014. accomplished using a method approved by Issued in Renton, Washington, on
(3) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 22CXX– the Manager, International Branch, ANM– November 25, 2016.
0100–35–003, Revision 2, dated July 10, 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved John P. Piccola, Jr.,
2014.
by the DOA, the approval must include the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(p) Credit for Previous Actions DOA-authorized signature. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(1) This paragraph restates the [FR Doc. 2016–29249 Filed 12–15–16; 8:45 am]
requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2014– (r) Related Information
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
13–12, with no changes. This paragraph (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
provides credit for the actions required by Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions Airworthiness Directive 2014–0208, dated
were performed before September 9, 2014 September 16, 2014, for related information.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(the effective date of AD 2014–13–12) using This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
the service information specified in on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Federal Aviation Administration
paragraph (p)(1)(i) or (p)(1)(ii) of this AD, as by searching for and locating Docket No.
applicable to the oxygen container part FAA–2016–4228. 14 CFR Part 39
number. (2) Service information identified in this [Docket No. FAA–2016–7099; Directorate
(i) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX– AD that is not incorporated by reference is Identifier 2016–NE–15–AD; Amendment 39–
0100–35–005, dated March 14, 2011, which available at the addresses specified in 18737; AD 2016–25–11]
is not incorporated by reference in this AD. paragraphs (s)(5), (s)(6), and (s)(7) of this AD.
(ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin RIN 2120–AA64
22CXX–0100–35–003, dated March 17, 2011, (s) Material Incorporated by Reference
which is not incorporated by reference in this (1) The Director of the Federal Register Airworthiness Directives; International
AD. approved the incorporation by reference Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the (IBR) of the service information listed in this
actions required by paragraphs (l)(3) and (o) paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR AGENCY: Federal Aviation
of this AD, if those actions were performed part 51. Administration (FAA), DOT.
before the effective date of this AD using the (2) You must use this service information ACTION: Final rule.
service information specified in paragraph as applicable to do the actions required by
(p)(2)(i) or (p)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
to the oxygen container part number. (3) The following service information was airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(i) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX– approved for IBR on January 20, 2017. International Aero Engines AG (IAE)
0100–35–005, Revision 1, dated December (i) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX– V2522–A5, V2524–A5, V2527–A5,
15, 2012, which was incorporated by 0100–35–005, Revision 2, dated July 10,
2014.
V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5, V2530–A5,
reference in AD 2014–13–12.
(ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin (ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin V2533–A5, V2525–D5, V2528–D5, and
22CXX–0100–35–003, Revision 1, dated 22CXX–0100–35–003, Revision 2, dated July V2531–E5 turbofan engines. This AD
December 20, 2011, which was incorporated 10, 2014. was prompted by nine in-flight
by reference in AD 2014–13–12. (4) The following service information was shutdowns (IFSDs) that resulted from
approved for IBR on September 9, 2014 (79 premature failure of the No. 3 bearing.
(q) Other FAA AD Provisions FR 45317, August 5, 2014). This AD requires inspections and
The following provisions also apply to this (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35A1047, corrective actions for bearing damage.
AD: dated March 29, 2011. This AD also requires removal of the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin
(AMOCs): The Manager, International 1XCXX–0100–35–005, Revision 1, dated
No. 3 bearing from service at the next
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane December 15, 2012. engine shop visit. We are issuing this
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (iii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin AD to correct the unsafe condition on
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 22CXX–0100–35–003, Revision 1, dated these products.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. December 20, 2011. DATES: This AD is effective January 20,
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In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (5) For Airbus service information 2017.
request to your principal inspector or local identified in this AD, contact Airbus service The Director of the Federal Register
Flight Standards District Office, as information identified in this AD, contact approved the incorporation by reference
appropriate. If sending information directly Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond of a certain publication listed in this AD
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
as of January 20, 2017.
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email ADDRESSES: For service information
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet identified in this final rule, contact
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; http://www.airbus.com. International Aero Engines AG, 400

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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 January 20, 2017.
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 90964
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
81 FR 90964 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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