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(m)(3)(ii) of this AD.
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(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch send it to ATTN:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(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.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2003–25–07 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of
this AD.
(iii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2005–13–39 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of paragraph (h) of
this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): 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.
(o) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0088R1,
including Appendix 01, dated June 2, 2015,
for related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–4226.
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
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(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 September 23, 2016.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1243,
including Appendix 01, dated March 17,
2015.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1244,
dated March 5, 2015.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on August 9, 2005 (70 FR
38580, July 5, 2005).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1151,
including Appendix 01, dated March 9, 2004.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1152,
including Appendix 01, dated June 4, 2004.
(5) The following service information was
approved for IBR on January 22, 2004 (68 FR
70431, December 18, 2003).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1135,
dated June 29, 2001.
(ii) Reserved.
(6) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(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: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
8, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8463; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–226–AD; Amendment
39–18612; AD 2016–16–14]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–20–
11, for all Airbus Model A318, A319,
A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD
2013–20–11 required modifying the
passenger emergency oxygen container
assembly. This new AD expands the
affected group of oxygen containers to
include those labeled ‘‘DAe Systems.’’
This AD was prompted by a
determination that the unsafe condition
also affects oxygen containers labeled
‘‘DAe Systems.’’ We are issuing this AD
to prevent a high temperature oxygen
generator and mask from falling down
and possibly resulting in an ignition
source in the passenger compartment,
injury to passengers, and reduced
availability of supplemental oxygen.
DATES: This AD is effective September
23, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of December 2, 2013 (78 FR 64162,
October 28, 2013).
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: account.airwortheas@airbus.com; Internet https://
www.airbus.com.
You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
8463.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
8463; 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,
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Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
fax 425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
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We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2013–20–11,
Amendment 39–17617 (78 FR 64162,
October 28, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–20–11’’).
AD 2013–20–11 applied to all Model
A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on January 20, 2016
(81 FR 3061) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM
was prompted by a determination that
the unsafe condition also affects oxygen
containers labeled ‘‘DAe Systems.’’ The
NPRM proposed to continue to require
modifying the passenger emergency
oxygen container assembly. The NPRM
also proposed to expand the affected
group of oxygen containers to include
those labeled ‘‘DAe Systems.’’ We are
issuing this AD to prevent a high
temperature oxygen generator and mask
from falling down and possibly
resulting in an ignition source in the
passenger compartment, injury to
passengers, and reduced availability of
supplemental oxygen.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2014–0207,
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:
It was determined that oxygen generators,
installed on a specific batch of Type 1 (22
min) passenger emergency oxygen container
assemblies, may become detached by extreme
pulling of the mask tube at the end of oxygen
supply. Investigations revealed that such
detachment can be caused by the increase in
temperature towards the end of the generator
operation, which may weaken the plastic
housing in the attachment area of the bracket.
This condition, if not corrected, could
make the rivets slip through the plastic
housing, causing a ‘hot’ oxygen generator and
mask to fall down, possibly resulting in
injury to passengers.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
EASA issued AD 2012–0055 (later revised)
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2013–20–11,
Amendment 39–17617 (78 FR 64162, October
28, 2013)] to require modification of the
affected oxygen container assemblies. That
[EASA] AD also prohibited installation of
unmodified containers on any aeroplane as
replacement parts.
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
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brief period, with the former company name
DAe Systems.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2012–0055R1, 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 https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
8463.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data 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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 4
airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2013–20–
11 and retained in this AD take about
2 work-hours per product, at an average
labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based
on these figures, the estimated cost of
the actions that are required by AD
2013–20–11 is $170 per product.
We also estimate that it would take
about 2 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 $680, or $170 per
product.
According to the manufacturer, some
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 available costs in our
cost estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
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rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2013–20–11, Amendment 39–17617 (78
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FR 64162, October 28, 2013), and
adding the following new AD:
2016–16–14 Airbus: Amendment 39–18612;
Docket No. FAA–2015–8463; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–226–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 23, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2013–20–11,
Amendment 39–17617 (78 FR 64162, October
28, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–20–11’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes,
certificated in any category, specified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A318–111, –112, –121,
and –122 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113,
–114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214,
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes.
(4) Airbus 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 a determination
that oxygen generators installed on a certain
batch of passenger emergency oxygen
container assemblies might become detached
by extreme pulling of the mask tube at the
end of the oxygen supply causing a high
temperature oxygen generator and mask to
fall down. This AD was also prompted by a
determination that the unsafe condition
affects oxygen containers labeled ‘‘DAe
Systems.’’ We are issuing this AD to prevent
a high temperature oxygen generator and
mask from falling down and possibly
resulting in an ignition source in the
passenger compartment, injury to passengers,
and reduced availability of supplemental
oxygen.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Oxygen Container Assembly
Modification, With Service Information
Referenced in a New Paragraph
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2013–20–11 with service
information referenced in a new paragraph.
Except as specified in paragraphs (g)(1),
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, within 5,000
flight cycles, or 7,500 flight hours, or 24
months, whichever occurs first, after
December 2, 2013 (the effective date of AD
2013–20–11): Modify each type 1 (22 minute)
passenger emergency oxygen container
assembly installed on an airplane, having a
part number (P/N) listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i)
of this AD and a serial number (S/N) listed
in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable Airbus service
information specified in paragraphs (k)(1)
through (k)(7) of this AD.
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(1) An oxygen container that has a part
number listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this
AD and a serial number as listed in
paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, and that has
been modified using the instructions of B/E
Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XC22–0100–35–
006, is compliant with the modification
requirement of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(i) Oxygen container part numbers listed in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i)(A) through (g)(1)(i)(D) of
this AD, where xxxxx stands for an
alphanumerical value.
(A) 13C22Lxxxxx0100.
(B) 13C22Rxxxxx0100.
(C) 14C22Lxxxxx0100.
(D) 14C22Rxxxxx0100.
(ii) Oxygen container serial numbers listed
in paragraphs (g)(1)(ii)(A) through
(g)(1)(ii)(H) of this AD.
(A) ARBC–0182 to ARBC–9999, inclusive.
(B) ARBD–0000 to ARBD–9999, inclusive.
(C) ARBE–0000 to ARBE–9999, inclusive.
(D) BEBF–0000 to BEBF–9999, inclusive.
(E) BEBH–0000 to BEBH–9999, inclusive.
(F) BEBK–0000 to BEBK–9999, inclusive.
(G) BEBL–0000 to BEBL–9999, inclusive.
(H) BEBM–0000 to BEBM–0454, inclusive.
(2) Airplanes on which Airbus
Modification 150704 has not been embodied
in production are excluded from the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD,
unless an oxygen container with a part
number listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this
AD and a serial number listed in paragraph
(g)(1)(ii) of this AD is installed.
(3) Airplanes on which Airbus
Modification 150704 has been embodied in
production and that are not listed by model
and manufacturer serial number in the
applicable Airbus service information
specified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(7)
of this AD; are excluded from the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD,
unless an oxygen container with a part
number listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this
AD and a serial number listed in paragraph
(g)(1)(ii) of this AD is installed.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The
oxygen container assemblies listed in
paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD and paragraph
(g)(1)(ii) of this AD are B/E Aerospace
products with the mark ‘‘B/E AEROSPACE’’
on the identification plate.
each type 1 (22 minute) passenger emergency
oxygen container assembly installed on an
airplane, having a part number and a serial
number listed in paragraph (j) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable Airbus service
information specified in paragraphs (k)(1)
through (k)(7) of this AD; except as specified
in paragraph (l) of this AD.
(1) For units with ‘‘B/E AEROSPACE’’ on
the identification plate and having a part
number and a serial number listed in
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD: 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 and having a part number
and a serial number listed in paragraph (j)(2)
of this AD: Within 2,500 flight cycles, or
3,750 flight hours, or 12 months, whichever
occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
(h) Retained Parts Installation Limitation,
With Service Information Referenced in a
New Paragraph
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (h) of AD 2013–20–11 with service
information referenced in a new paragraph.
As of December 2, 2013 (the effective date of
AD 2013–20–11), no person may install, on
any airplane, an oxygen container with a part
number listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this
AD, and serial number listed in paragraph
(g)(1)(ii) of this AD, unless the oxygen
container has been modified according to the
applicable Airbus service information
specified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(7)
of this AD.
(k) Service Information for the Requirements
of Paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (m) of This AD
Accomplish the requirements specified in
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (m) of this AD in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable Airbus service
information identified in paragraphs (k)(1)
through (k)(7) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1049,
dated June 15, 2011.
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1053,
dated June 15, 2011.
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1054,
dated June 15, 2011.
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1055,
dated June 15, 2011.
(5) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1056,
dated June 15, 2011.
(6) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1057,
dated June 15, 2011.
(7) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1058,
dated June 15, 2011.
(i) New Requirement of This AD:
Modification of Additional Oxygen
Containers
At the applicable times specified in
paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD: Modify
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(j) New Part Numbers and Serial Numbers
for the Parts Affected by Paragraph (i) of
This AD
Affected parts for the actions required by
paragraph (i) of this AD are identified in
paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD.
(1) For oxygen containers with ‘‘B/E
AEROSPACE’’ on the identification plate:
Units having a part number identified in
paragraphs (j)(1)(i) through (j)(1)(iv) of this
AD, where part number ‘‘xxxxx’’ stands for
any alphanumerical value, and a serial
number of BEBM–0455 to BEBM–9999,
inclusive.
(i) 13C22Lxxxxx0100.
(ii) 13C22Rxxxxx0100.
(iii) 14C22Lxxxxx0100.
(iv) 14C22Rxxxxx0100.
(2) For oxygen containers with ‘‘DAe
Systems’’ on the identification plate: Units
having a part number identified in
paragraphs (j)(1)(i) through (j)(1)(iv) of this
AD, where part number ‘‘xxxxx’’ stands for
any alphanumerical value, and a serial
number identified in paragraphs (j)(2)(i)
through (j)(2)(iv) of this AD.
(i) ARBC–0000 to ARBC–9999 inclusive.
(ii) ARBD–0000 to ARBD–9999 inclusive.
(iii) ARBE–0000 to BEBE–9999 inclusive.
(iv) BEBE–0000 to BEBE–9999 inclusive.
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(m) New Requirement of This AD: Parts
Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install, on any airplane, an
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(4) Airplanes on which the design of the
passenger oxygen container is not Design A,
as defined in figure 1 to paragraph (l)(4) of
this AD, are excluded from the requirements
of paragraph (i) of this AD for that passenger
oxygen container.
Note 2 to paragraph (l)(4) 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 (l)(4)
of this AD. The mask configuration (‘‘ZZ’’ in
‘‘Picture A’’) is a number, and the test button
is as shown in ‘‘Picture B.’’
specified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(7)
of this AD.
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(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
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(1) An oxygen container that has a part
number and a serial number listed in
paragraph (j) of this AD, and that has been
modified as specified in B/E Aerospace
Service Bulletin 1XC22–0100–35–006, is
compliant with the modification requirement
of paragraph (i) of this AD.
(2) Airplanes on which Airbus
Modification 150704 has not been embodied
in production are excluded from the
requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD,
unless an oxygen container with a part
number and a serial number listed in
paragraph (j) of this AD is installed.
(3) Airplanes on which Airbus
Modification 150704 has been embodied in
production and that are not listed by model
and manufacturer serial number in the
Airbus service information specified in
paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(7) of this AD, as
applicable, are excluded from the
requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD,
unless an oxygen container with a part and
a serial number listed in paragraph (j) of this
AD is installed.
oxygen container with a part number and a
serial number listed in paragraph (j) of this
AD, unless the oxygen container has been
modified in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable Airbus service information
(l) New Exceptions to the Requirements of
Paragraph (i) of This AD
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(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: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(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.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2013–20–11 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g)
and (h) of this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
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(o) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2014–0207, dated September 16, 2014, for
related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–8463.
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on December 2, 2013 (78 FR
64162, October 28, 2013).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1049,
dated June 15, 2011.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1053,
dated June 15, 2011.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–
1054, dated June 15, 2011.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–
1055, dated June 15, 2011.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1056,
dated June 15, 2011.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–
1057, dated June 15, 2011.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–
1058, dated June 15, 2011.
(4) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
VerDate Sep<11>2014
14:10 Aug 18, 2016
Jkt 238001
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: account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(5) 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.
(6) 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: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
3, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–8843; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–113–AD; Amendment
39–18615; AD 2016–17–02]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes.
This AD requires revising the airplane
flight manual (AFM) to include
procedures to follow when an airplane
is operating in icing conditions. This
AD also provides optional terminating
action for the AFM revision. This AD
was prompted by a design review of inproduction airplanes that identified a
deficiency in certain wing anti-ice
system ducting. A deficiency in the
wing anti-ice system ducting could lead
to undetected, reduced performance of
the wing anti-ice system, with potential
ice accretion and ingestion, possibly
resulting in degraded engine power and
degraded handling characteristics of the
airplane. We are issuing this AD to
ensure the flight crew has procedures
for operating an airplane in icing
conditions.
SUMMARY:
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This AD becomes effective
September 6, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of September 6, 2016.
We must receive comments on this
AD by October 3, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this final rule, contact Dassault Falcon
Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O.
Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet
https://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You
may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
8843.
DATES:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
8843; or in person at the Docket
Operations office 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 street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
fax 425–227–1149.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 161 (Friday, August 19, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55362-55366]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-8463; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-226-AD;
Amendment 39-18612; AD 2016-16-14]
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) 2013-20-11,
for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD
2013-20-11 required modifying the passenger emergency oxygen container
assembly. This new AD expands the affected group of oxygen containers
to include those labeled ``DAe Systems.'' This AD was prompted by a
determination that the unsafe condition also affects oxygen containers
labeled ``DAe Systems.'' We are issuing this AD to prevent a high
temperature oxygen generator and mask from falling down and possibly
resulting in an ignition source in the passenger compartment, injury to
passengers, and reduced availability of supplemental oxygen.
DATES: This AD is effective September 23, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 2,
2013 (78 FR 64162, October 28, 2013).
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: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.com.
You may view this referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-
227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8463.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8463; 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,
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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 2013-20-11, Amendment 39-17617 (78 FR 64162,
October 28, 2013) (``AD 2013-20-11''). AD 2013-20-11 applied to all
Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on January 20, 2016 (81 FR 3061) (``the
NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that the unsafe
condition also affects oxygen containers labeled ``DAe Systems.'' The
NPRM proposed to continue to require modifying the passenger emergency
oxygen container assembly. The NPRM also proposed to expand the
affected group of oxygen containers to include those labeled ``DAe
Systems.'' We are issuing this AD to prevent a high temperature oxygen
generator and mask from falling down and possibly resulting in an
ignition source in the passenger compartment, injury to passengers, and
reduced availability of supplemental oxygen.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2014-0207, 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:
It was determined that oxygen generators, installed on a
specific batch of Type 1 (22 min) passenger emergency oxygen
container assemblies, may become detached by extreme pulling of the
mask tube at the end of oxygen supply. Investigations revealed that
such detachment can be caused by the increase in temperature towards
the end of the generator operation, which may weaken the plastic
housing in the attachment area of the bracket.
This condition, if not corrected, could make the rivets slip
through the plastic housing, causing a `hot' oxygen generator and
mask to fall down, possibly resulting in injury to passengers.
To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2012-
0055 (later revised) [which corresponds to FAA AD 2013-20-11,
Amendment 39-17617 (78 FR 64162, October 28, 2013)] to require
modification of the affected oxygen container assemblies. That
[EASA] AD also prohibited installation of unmodified containers on
any aeroplane as replacement parts.
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 2012-0055R1, 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 https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8463.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data 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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2013-20-11 and retained in this AD take
about 2 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per
work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions
that are required by AD 2013-20-11 is $170 per product.
We also estimate that it would take about 2 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 $680, or $170 per product.
According to the manufacturer, some 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 available 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.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2013-20-11, Amendment 39-17617 (78
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FR 64162, October 28, 2013), and adding the following new AD:
2016-16-14 Airbus: Amendment 39-18612; Docket No. FAA-2015-8463;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-226-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 23, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2013-20-11, Amendment 39-17617 (78 FR 64162,
October 28, 2013) (``AD 2013-20-11'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD,
all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132,
and -133 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes.
(4) Airbus 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 a determination that oxygen generators
installed on a certain batch of passenger emergency oxygen container
assemblies might become detached by extreme pulling of the mask tube
at the end of the oxygen supply causing a high temperature oxygen
generator and mask to fall down. This AD was also prompted by a
determination that the unsafe condition affects oxygen containers
labeled ``DAe Systems.'' We are issuing this AD to prevent a high
temperature oxygen generator and mask from falling down and possibly
resulting in an ignition source in the passenger compartment, injury
to passengers, and reduced availability of supplemental oxygen.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Oxygen Container Assembly Modification, With Service
Information Referenced in a New Paragraph
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2013-20-11 with service information referenced in a new paragraph.
Except as specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this
AD, within 5,000 flight cycles, or 7,500 flight hours, or 24 months,
whichever occurs first, after December 2, 2013 (the effective date
of AD 2013-20-11): Modify each type 1 (22 minute) passenger
emergency oxygen container assembly installed on an airplane, having
a part number (P/N) listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD and a
serial number (S/N) listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (k)(1) through
(k)(7) of this AD.
(1) An oxygen container that has a part number listed in
paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD and a serial number as listed in
paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, and that has been modified using
the instructions of B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XC22-0100-35-
006, is compliant with the modification requirement of paragraph (g)
of this AD.
(i) Oxygen container part numbers listed in paragraphs
(g)(1)(i)(A) through (g)(1)(i)(D) of this AD, where xxxxx stands for
an alphanumerical value.
(A) 13C22Lxxxxx0100.
(B) 13C22Rxxxxx0100.
(C) 14C22Lxxxxx0100.
(D) 14C22Rxxxxx0100.
(ii) Oxygen container serial numbers listed in paragraphs
(g)(1)(ii)(A) through (g)(1)(ii)(H) of this AD.
(A) ARBC-0182 to ARBC-9999, inclusive.
(B) ARBD-0000 to ARBD-9999, inclusive.
(C) ARBE-0000 to ARBE-9999, inclusive.
(D) BEBF-0000 to BEBF-9999, inclusive.
(E) BEBH-0000 to BEBH-9999, inclusive.
(F) BEBK-0000 to BEBK-9999, inclusive.
(G) BEBL-0000 to BEBL-9999, inclusive.
(H) BEBM-0000 to BEBM-0454, inclusive.
(2) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150704 has not been
embodied in production are excluded from the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD, unless an oxygen container with a part
number listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD and a serial number
listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD is installed.
(3) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150704 has been
embodied in production and that are not listed by model and
manufacturer serial number in the applicable Airbus service
information specified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(7) of this
AD; are excluded from the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD,
unless an oxygen container with a part number listed in paragraph
(g)(1)(i) of this AD and a serial number listed in paragraph
(g)(1)(ii) of this AD is installed.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The oxygen container
assemblies listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD and paragraph
(g)(1)(ii) of this AD are B/E Aerospace products with the mark ``B/E
AEROSPACE'' on the identification plate.
(h) Retained Parts Installation Limitation, With Service Information
Referenced in a New Paragraph
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2013-20-11 with service information referenced in a new paragraph.
As of December 2, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-20-11), no
person may install, on any airplane, an oxygen container with a part
number listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD, and serial number
listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, unless the oxygen
container has been modified according to the applicable Airbus
service information specified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(7) of
this AD.
(i) New Requirement of This AD: Modification of Additional Oxygen
Containers
At the applicable times specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and
(i)(2) of this AD: Modify each type 1 (22 minute) passenger
emergency oxygen container assembly installed on an airplane, having
a part number and a serial number listed in paragraph (j) of this
AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (k)(1)
through (k)(7) of this AD; except as specified in paragraph (l) of
this AD.
(1) For units with ``B/E AEROSPACE'' on the identification plate
and having a part number and a serial number listed in paragraph
(j)(1) of this AD: 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
and having a part number and a serial number listed in paragraph
(j)(2) of this AD: Within 2,500 flight cycles, or 3,750 flight
hours, or 12 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date
of this AD.
(j) New Part Numbers and Serial Numbers for the Parts Affected by
Paragraph (i) of This AD
Affected parts for the actions required by paragraph (i) of this
AD are identified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD.
(1) For oxygen containers with ``B/E AEROSPACE'' on the
identification plate: Units having a part number identified in
paragraphs (j)(1)(i) through (j)(1)(iv) of this AD, where part
number ``xxxxx'' stands for any alphanumerical value, and a serial
number of BEBM-0455 to BEBM-9999, inclusive.
(i) 13C22Lxxxxx0100.
(ii) 13C22Rxxxxx0100.
(iii) 14C22Lxxxxx0100.
(iv) 14C22Rxxxxx0100.
(2) For oxygen containers with ``DAe Systems'' on the
identification plate: Units having a part number identified in
paragraphs (j)(1)(i) through (j)(1)(iv) of this AD, where part
number ``xxxxx'' stands for any alphanumerical value, and a serial
number identified in paragraphs (j)(2)(i) through (j)(2)(iv) of this
AD.
(i) ARBC-0000 to ARBC-9999 inclusive.
(ii) ARBD-0000 to ARBD-9999 inclusive.
(iii) ARBE-0000 to BEBE-9999 inclusive.
(iv) BEBE-0000 to BEBE-9999 inclusive.
(k) Service Information for the Requirements of Paragraphs (g), (h),
(i), and (m) of This AD
Accomplish the requirements specified in paragraphs (g), (h),
(i), and (m) of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information identified
in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(7) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1049, dated June 15, 2011.
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1053, dated June 15, 2011.
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1054, dated June 15, 2011.
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1055, dated June 15, 2011.
(5) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1056, dated June 15, 2011.
(6) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1057, dated June 15, 2011.
(7) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1058, dated June 15, 2011.
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(l) New Exceptions to the Requirements of Paragraph (i) of This AD
(1) An oxygen container that has a part number and a serial
number listed in paragraph (j) of this AD, and that has been
modified as specified in B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XC22-0100-
35-006, is compliant with the modification requirement of paragraph
(i) of this AD.
(2) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150704 has not been
embodied in production are excluded from the requirements of
paragraph (i) of this AD, unless an oxygen container with a part
number and a serial number listed in paragraph (j) of this AD is
installed.
(3) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150704 has been
embodied in production and that are not listed by model and
manufacturer serial number in the Airbus service information
specified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(7) of this AD, as
applicable, are excluded from the requirements of paragraph (i) of
this AD, unless an oxygen container with a part and a serial number
listed in paragraph (j) of this AD is installed.
(4) Airplanes on which the design of the passenger oxygen
container is not Design A, as defined in figure 1 to paragraph
(l)(4) of this AD, are excluded from the requirements of paragraph
(i) of this AD for that passenger oxygen container.
Note 2 to paragraph (l)(4) 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 (l)(4) of this
AD. The mask configuration (``ZZ'' in ``Picture A'') is a number,
and the test button is as shown in ``Picture B.''
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(m) New Requirement of This AD: Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on
any airplane, an oxygen container with a part number and a serial
number listed in paragraph (j) of this AD, unless the oxygen
container has been modified in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information specified
in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(7) of this AD.
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
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(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: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(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.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2013-20-11 are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(o) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA AD 2014-0207, dated September 16, 2014, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2015-8463.
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
December 2, 2013 (78 FR 64162, October 28, 2013).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1049, dated June 15, 2011.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1053, dated June 15, 2011.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1054, dated June 15, 2011.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1055, dated June 15, 2011.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1056, dated June 15, 2011.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1057, dated June 15, 2011.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1058, dated June 15, 2011.
(4) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet
https://www.airbus.com.
(5) 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.
(6) 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: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 3, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-19481 Filed 8-18-16; 8:45 am]
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