[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 12, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8795-8799]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-04479]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0806; Product Identifier 2018-NM-056-AD; Amendment
39-19590; AD 2019-05-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-12-08,
which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A318 and A319 series airplanes
and all Model A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-231, A320-232, A320-
233, A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-
231, and A321-232 airplanes. AD 2015-12-08 required an inspection to
determine the batch number or installation date of the oxygen pipe
assembly that is installed at the end of the right-hand crew
distribution line, and replacement of the pipe if necessary. This AD
revises the applicability to include additional airplane models and
additional pipes to be replaced if necessary. This AD was prompted by
further investigation that determined that affected oxygen pipes may
have been installed on more airplanes than initially identified. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 16, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 16,
2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of July
21, 2015 (80 FR 34262, June 16, 2015).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, Rond-Point Emile
Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected];
internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2018-0806.
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-2018-
0806; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2015-12-08, Amendment 39-18182 (80 FR 34262,
June 16, 2015) (``AD 2015-12-08''). AD 2015-12-08 applied to all Airbus
SAS Model A318-111, A318-112, A318-121, A318-122, A319-111, A319-112,
A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-211,
A320-212, A320-214, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A321-111, A320-112,
A320-131, A320-211, A320-212, A320-213, A320-231, and A320-232
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 4,
2018 (83 FR 50047). The NPRM was prompted by further investigation that
determined that affected oxygen pipes may have been installed on more
airplanes than initially identified. The NPRM proposed to revise the
applicability to include additional airplane models and additional
pipes to be replaced if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address
corrosion of the oxygen pipe assemblies, which could lead to blocked or
reduced oxygen supply to a flight crew member in case of decompression
or smoke/fire in the flight deck. In addition, the presence of
particles in oxygen lines, under certain conditions, increases the risk
of fire in the flight deck.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2018-0060R1, dated July 19, 2018 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A318 and A319
series airplanes; all Model A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-216,
A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211,
A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, and A321-232 airplanes; and certain Model
A320-251N, A320-271N, and A321-271N airplanes. The MCAI states:
Some oxygen pipe assemblies were found corroded during
manufacturing at supplier level. The affected pipe assembly was
installed at the end of the right hand (RH) crew distribution line,
just upstream of the First Officer and RH Observer oxygen mask
boxes.
The investigation showed that the affected pipes had been heat
treated just 4 weeks before the summer factory closure and were only
cleaned after re-opening of the factory. During this interruption,
corrosion developed in these pipes.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
blocked or reduced oxygen supply to a flight crew member in case of
decompression or smoke/fire in the cockpit. In addition, the
presence of particles in oxygen lines, under certain conditions,
increases the risk of fire in the cockpit.
The parts manufacturer identified the batch numbers of the
potentially affected pipes that were manufactured in a specific
period in 2011. Based on that information, Airbus identified the
aeroplanes on which those pipes were installed on the production
line and issued [service bulletin] SB A320-35-1069, containing
instructions to remove the affected pipes from service.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013-0278 [which corresponds to FAA
AD 2015-12-08] to require the identification and replacement of the
affected oxygen pipes. That [EASA] AD also prohibited installation
of any affected pipe on other aeroplanes.
After EASA AD 2013-0278 was issued, further investigation
determined that affected oxygen pipes may have been installed on
more aeroplanes than initially identified. Consequently, Airbus
revised SB A320-35-1069 and EASA issued AD 2017-0150,
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retaining the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0278, which was
superseded, and requiring the same actions on these additional
aeroplanes.
After EASA AD 2017-0150 was issued, it was determined that five
A320 and A321 NEO aeroplanes had been delivered with a configuration
which potentially allows the installation of an affected oxygen
pipe.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2018-0060, retaining the
requirements of EASA AD 2017-0150, which was superseded, expanding
the Applicability to include the five A320 and A321 NEO aeroplanes,
and correcting the Table in Appendix 1 by removing MSN [manufacturer
serial number] 5091 which belongs to Group 2.
Since that AD was issued, several operator requests were
received to clarify the required actions for Group 3 and Group 4
aeroplanes. It was determined that, as per Airbus configuration
control, the EASA AD No.: 2018-0060R1 affected parts have been
identified as being potentially installed in production only on
Group 1 and Group 2 aeroplanes. However, it is possible that those
parts migrated to other aeroplanes during maintenance; for that
reason, Group 3 and 4 aeroplanes need to be considered. This [EASA]
AD is revised accordingly.
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-2018-
0806.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the
NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
Support for the NPRM
Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) stated its
support for the NPRM.
Request To Add Airplanes to Paragraph (j) of the Proposed AD
American Airlines requested that additional airplanes be added to
paragraph (j) of the proposed AD. American Airlines asserted that
Airbus has identified additional airplanes, which are included in
Revision 02, dated October 26, 2016; and Revision 03, dated December 8,
2017; of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069.
We disagree with the request to add airplanes to paragraph (j) of
this AD, which contains a new action for those airplanes not affected
by AD 2015-12-18. The airplanes identified by the commenter are already
included in paragraph (h) of this AD, which contains a retained action
from AD 2015-12-18. Adding those airplanes to paragraph (j) of this AD
would result in redundant requirements for those airplanes. We have not
changed this AD in this regard.
Request To Specify No Reporting
American Airlines requested that we do not require the reporting
specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03, dated
December 8, 2017. American Airlines stated that this action is not
related to the unsafe condition.
We agree with the request. We have added paragraph (l) to this AD
to specify no reporting is required. We have redesignated subsequent
paragraphs of this AD accordingly.
Request To Remove Location for Accomplishing a Certain Action
American Airlines requested that we remove the location from the
requirement to flush certain removed parts. American Airlines stated
that Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03, dated December
8, 2017, specifies doing that action in the shop. American Airlines
stated that the location of performing that maintenance action is not
relevant to correcting the unsafe condition.
We agree with the request for the reason provided by the commenter.
We have added paragraph (m)(1) to this AD to specify that the location
to flush certain parts is not required by this AD.
Request for Alternative Part Numbers
American Airlines requested that we include alternative parts for
washer part number (P/N) AN960C816. American Airlines stated that
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03, dated December 8,
2017, specifies to install the new crew oxygen pipe with P/N AN960C816,
but that part number is obsolete. American Airlines stated that part
number can be replaced with alternate P/N NAS1149C0863R, as specified
in Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) 35-12-01-03, Item 110. American
Airlines requested that we allow the installation of alternate parts as
specified in the IPC.
We partially agree with the commenter. We disagree to allow
installation of any alternative part specified in the IPC because the
IPC is not FAA-approved data. However, we agree to allow the use of
alternate P/N NAS1149C0863R. We have added paragraph (m)(2) to this AD
to allow the use of that alternate part number.
Clarification of Requirements for Model A320-216 Airplanes
We stated the following in the NPRM: The Airbus SAS Model A320-216
was type certificated on December 19, 2016. Before that date, any EASA
AD that affected Model A320-216 airplanes was included on the Required
Airworthiness Action List (RAAL). Model A320-216 airplanes have
subsequently been placed on the U.S. Register, and will now be included
in FAA AD actions. For Airbus SAS Model A320-216 airplanes, the
requirements that correspond to AD 2015-12-08 were mandated by the MCAI
via the RAAL. Although that RAAL requirement is still in effect, for
continuity and clarity we have identified Airbus SAS Model A320-216
airplanes in paragraph (c) of this AD; the restated requirements of
paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD would therefore apply to those
airplanes.
However, in paragraph (i) of the NPRM, we excluded Airbus SAS Model
A320-216 airplanes. We also included those airplanes in the new
requirements in paragraphs (j) and (k) of the NPRM.
We should not have excluded Airbus SAS Model A320-216 airplanes in
paragraph (i) of the NPRM since the restated requirements of that
paragraph still apply to those airplanes via the RAAL. Likewise, those
airplanes should not have been included in the new requirements of
paragraphs (j) and (k) of the NPRM because the requirements were
already addressed by the restated requirements of paragraphs (g), (h),
and (i) of the NPRM (which correspond to the actions required by the
MCAI, EASA AD 2013-0278, via the RAAL). Therefore, we have removed
references to Airbus SAS Model A320-216 airplanes from paragraphs (j)
and (k) of this AD, and removed the text excluding Airbus SAS Model
A320-216 from paragraph (i) of this AD.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this final rule with the changes described previously and minor
editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final
rule.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03, dated
December 8, 2017. The service information describes an inspection to
determine the batch number or installation date of the oxygen pipe
assembly that is installed at the end of
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the right-hand crew distribution line, and replacement of the pipe.
This AD also requires Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, dated
April 26, 2013, which the Director of the Federal Register approved for
incorporation by reference as of July 21, 2015 (80 FR 34262, June 16,
2015).
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 50 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170........................... $0 $170 $8,500
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the required inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need
these replacements:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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5 work-hours x $85 per hour = $425.... $0 $425
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According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all known costs in our cost
estimate.
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.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and
associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.
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
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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)
2015-12-08, Amendment 39-18182 (80 FR 34262, June 16, 2015), and adding
the following new AD:
2019-05-08 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19590; Docket No. FAA-2018-0806;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-056-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 16, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2015-12-08, Amendment 39-18182 (80 FR 34262,
June 16, 2015) (``AD 2015-12-08'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133
airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232
airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(5) Model A320-251N, A320-271N, and A321-271N airplanes,
manufacturer serial numbers 6101, 6286, 6419, 6642, and 6673.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of corrosion found during the
manufacturing process for some oxygen pipe assemblies that are used
to supply oxygen to the flight crew. This AD was also prompted by
further investigation that determined affected oxygen pipes may have
been installed on more airplanes than initially identified. We are
issuing this AD to address corrosion of the oxygen pipe assemblies,
which could lead to blocked or reduced oxygen supply to a flight
crew member in case of decompression or smoke/fire in the flight
deck. In addition, the presence of particles in oxygen lines, under
certain conditions, increases the risk of fire in the flight deck.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Inspection for Batch Numbers and Replacement, With New
Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2015-12-08, with new service information. For airplanes identified
in paragraph 1.A. of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, dated
April 26, 2013: Within 7,500 flight hours or 26 months, whichever
occurs first after July 21, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-12-
08), inspect the crew oxygen pipe, having part number (P/N)
D3511032000640, to determine the batch number of that pipe, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-35-1069, dated April 26, 2013; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03, dated December 8, 2017. A review
of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the batch number of the pipe can be conclusively
determined from that review. If the batch number of the oxygen pipe
is 19356252, 40008586, 40076689, 40187414, 40292749, 40405164,
40649383, 40724994, 40820410, or 40911832: Within 7,500 flight hours
or 26 months, whichever occurs first after July 21, 2015, replace
the oxygen pipe with a serviceable part, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069,
dated April 26, 2013; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069,
Revision 03, dated December 8, 2017. After the effective date of
this AD, only Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03,
dated December 8, 2017, may be used to do the actions required by
this paragraph.
(h) Retained Inspection for Part Number and Installation Date of Crew
Oxygen Pipe, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2015-12-08, with no changes. For airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD that are not identified in
paragraph 1.A. of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, dated April
26, 2013: Within 7,500 flight hours or 26 months, whichever occurs
first after July 21, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-12-08),
inspect the crew oxygen pipe to determine whether P/N D3511032000640
was installed after June 2011. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number
and installation date of the pipe can be conclusively determined
from that review. If the pipe was installed after June 2011, or the
date cannot be conclusively determined, before further flight, do
the actions required in paragraph (g) of this AD.
(i) Retained Parts Installation Prohibition, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the prohibition specified in paragraph
(i) of AD 2015-12-08, with no changes. For airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD: As of July 21, 2015
(the effective date of AD 2015-12-08), do not install, on any
airplane, a crew oxygen pipe P/N D3511032000640, that is identified
as belonging to batch number 19356252, 40008586, 40076689, 40187414,
40292749, 40405164, 40649383, 40724994, 40820410, or 40911832.
(j) New Requirement of This AD: Inspection for Batch Numbers and
Replacement for Certain Airplanes
For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(5) of this AD: Within
7,500 flight hours or 26 months, whichever occurs first after the
effective date of this AD, inspect the crew oxygen pipe, having P/N
D3511032000640, to determine the batch number of that pipe, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03, dated December 8, 2017. A review
of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the batch number of the pipe can be conclusively
determined from that review. If the batch number of the oxygen pipe
is 19356252, 40008586, 40076689, 40187414, 40292749, 40405164,
40649383, 40724994, 40820410, or 40911832: Within 7,500 flight hours
or 26 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of
this AD, replace the oxygen pipe with a serviceable part, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03, dated December 8, 2017.
(k) New Parts Installation Prohibition for Certain Airplanes
For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(5) of this AD: As of
the effective date of this AD, do not install, on any airplane, a
crew oxygen pipe P/N D3511032000640, that is identified as belonging
to batch number 19356252, 40008586, 40076689, 40187414, 40292749,
40405164, 40649383, 40724994, 40820410, or 40911832.
(l) New No Reporting Requirement
Although Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03,
dated December 8, 2017, specifies to submit certain information to
the manufacturer, and specifies that action as Required for
Compliance (RC), this AD does not include that requirement.
(m) Service Information Exceptions
(1) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03,
dated December 8, 2017, specifies the location to flush certain
parts with nitrogen as ``in the shop,'' and specifies that location
as RC, this AD does not require that location to be used when
flushing the parts.
(2) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03,
dated December 8, 2017, specifies to use part number (P/N)
AN960C816, and specifies that part number as RC, this AD allows the
use of P/N NAS1149C0863R in lieu of P/N AN960C816.
(n) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) For the airplanes identified in paragraph (g) of this AD:
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g)
of this AD, if those actions were performed before July 21, 2015
(the effective date of AD 2015-12-08) using a service bulletin
identified in paragraph (n)(1)(i) or (n)(1)(ii) of this AD. This
service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 01, dated
March 24, 2014.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 02, dated
October 26, 2016.
(2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (j) of this AD: This
paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (j) of
this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date
of this AD using a service bulletin identified in paragraph
(n)(2)(i), (n)(2)(ii), or (n)(2)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, dated April 26, 2013.
This service information was incorporated by reference in AD 2015-
12-08 and continues to be incorporated by reference in this AD.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 01, dated
March 24, 2014. This service information is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 02, dated
October 26, 2016. This service information is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(o) Other FAA AD Provisions
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (p)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
(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 Section, Transport
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Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as specified by
paragraphs (l) and (m) of this AD: If any service information
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
(p) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0060R1, dated July 19, 2018, 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-2018-0806.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3223.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (q)(5) and (q)(6) of this AD.
(q) 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
April 16, 2019.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03, dated
December 8, 2017.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
July 21, 2015 (80 FR 34262, June 16, 2015).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, dated April 26, 2013.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax:
+33 5 61 93 45 80; email: [email protected];
internet: http://www.airbus.com.
(6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
(7) 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 Des Moines, Washington, on March 5, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-04479 Filed 3-11-19; 8:45 am]
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