Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319-100 Series Airplanes, Model A320-111 Airplanes, Model A320-200 Series Airplanes, and Model A321-100 Series Airplanes, 69067-69069 [05-22219]
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airplanes; and Model A340–211, –212, –213,
–311, –312, and –313 airplanes; certificated
in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of elevator
servo control failures due to broken guides.
We are issuing this AD to ensure proper
functioning of the elevator servo controls.
Failure of the elevator servo controls during
certain phases of takeoff could result in an
unannounced loss of elevator control and
consequent reduced controllability of the
airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Service Information
(f) The term ‘‘AOT,’’ as used in this AD,
means section 4.2. ‘‘Description’’ of the
following service information, as applicable:
(1) For Model A330–200 and –300 series
airplanes: Airbus All Operators Telex A330–
27A3138, Revision 01, dated October 3, 2005;
and
(2) For Model A340–200 and –300 series
airplanes: Airbus All Operators Telex A340–
27A4137, Revision 01, dated October 3, 2005.
Initial and Repetitive Elevator Servo-Loop
Tests
(g) Within 200 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD: Test the elevator
servo-loops, in accordance with the AOT. If
the test of the elevator servo-loops passes,
repeat the test at intervals not to exceed 140
flight hours or 8 days, whichever occurs first.
Failed Tests
(h) If any test of the elevator servo-loops
required by paragraph (g) of this AD fails:
Before further flight, troubleshoot the cause
of the test failure, and do the applicable
corrective actions; in accordance with the
AOT. Thereafter, repeat the test at the times
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
Reporting Requirement
(i) Following each test required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, submit a report of
the findings of only failed elevator servo-loop
tests to Airbus Customer Services,
Engineering and Technical Support,
Attention: Mr. J. Laurent, SEE53, fax +33/
(0)5.61.93.44.25; at the applicable time
specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this
AD. The report must include the description
of the failure experienced during the test, the
identified cause of the failure, and the
number of flight hours and flight cycles on
the airplane. Under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements contained in this AD
and has assigned OMB Control Number
2120–0056.
(1) If the test was done after the effective
date of this AD: Submit the report within 10
days after the test.
(2) If the test was done prior to the effective
date of this AD: Submit the report within 10
days after the effective date of this AD.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested in accordance with
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
Related Information
(k) French airworthiness directive UF–
2005–171, dated October 3, 2005, also
addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use Airbus All Operators
Telex A330–27A3138, Revision 01, dated
October 3, 2005; or Airbus All Operators
Telex A340–27A4137, Revision 01, dated
October 3, 2005; as applicable, to perform the
actions that are required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of
the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of these
documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Airbus, 1
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France, for a copy of this service
information. You may review copies at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street SW., room PL–401, Nassif Building,
Washington, DC; on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at the NARA, call (202) 741–6030,
or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal_
register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
31, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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ACTION:
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Final rule.
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A319–100 series
airplanes, Model A320–111 airplanes,
Model A320–200 series airplanes, and
Model A321–100 series airplanes
equipped with any additional center
tank (ACT). This AD requires
identifying the part number of the ACT
and, for certain ACTs, replacing the
outer ACT manhole cover and seal. This
AD results from reports of an ACT fuel
transfer failure due to air leakage around
the seal of the outer manhole covers of
the ACTs. We are issuing this AD to
prevent this leakage, which could result
in fuel or fuel vapor leaking into the
cargo compartment, and consequent
increased risk of a fire in the cargo
compartment.
This AD becomes effective
December 19, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of December 19, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street
SW., Nassif Building, room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France,
for service information identified in this
AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim
Dulin, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2141;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
Examining the Docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22120; Directorate
Identifier 2004–NM–92–AD; Amendment 39–
14360; AD 2005–23–02]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A319–100 Series Airplanes, Model
A320–111 Airplanes, Model A320–200
Series Airplanes, and Model A321–100
Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
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You may examine the airworthiness
directive (AD) docket on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
Docket Management Facility office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Management Facility office
(telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
the street address stated in the
ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to certain Airbus Model A319–
100 series airplanes, Model A320–111
airplanes, Model A320–200 series
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airplanes, and Model A321–100 series
airplanes equipped with certain
additional center tanks (ACT). That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on August 17, 2005 (70 FR
48336). That NPRM proposed to require
identifying the part number (P/N) of the
ACT and, for certain ACTs, replacing
the outer ACT manhole cover and seal.
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the single comment
received. The commenter supports the
NPRM.
the principal inspector before using any
approved AMOC on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies.
Clarification of Alternative Method of
Compliance (AMOC) Paragraph
We have revised this action to clarify
the appropriate procedure for notifying
Comments
Additional Service Bulletin Information
After the NPRM was issued Airbus
released Revision 02 of service bulletin
A321–28–1105, dated March 11, 2005.
We have reviewed it, and it is
substantially similar to Revision 01,
which was referred to in the NPRM as
the acceptable source of service
information. We have revised paragraph
(g) of this AD to refer to Revision 02 of
the service bulletin as the acceptable
source of service information, and to
give credit for doing Revision 01 before
the effective date of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comment
received, and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the change described
previously. We have determined that
this change will neither increase the
economic burden on any operator nor
increase the scope of the AD.
The following table provides the
estimated costs for U.S. operators to
comply with this AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
P/N identification ......................................
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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 have 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;
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hourly labor
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airplane
Parts
$65
$0
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
See the ADDRESSES section for a location
to examine the regulatory evaluation.
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:
I
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
I
2005–23–02 Airbus: Amendment 39–14360.
Docket No. FAA–2005–22120;
Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–92–AD.
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Fleet cost
$1,820
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective December
19, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A319–
111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, and
–133 airplanes; Model A320–111, –211, –212,
–214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes; and
Model A321–111, –112, and –131 airplanes;
certificated in any category; which are
equipped with any additional center tank
(ACT).
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by reports of an
ACT fuel transfer failure due to air leakage
around the seal of the outer manhole covers
of the ACTs. We are requiring this AD to
prevent this leakage, which could result in
fuel or fuel vapor leaking into the cargo
compartment, and consequent increased risk
of a fire in the cargo compartment.
Compliance
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
§ 39.13
Number of
U.S.-registered
airplanes
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Part Number Identification
(f) Within 30 days (for Model A319–111,
–112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133
airplanes) or 12 months (for Model A320–
111, –211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and –233
airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112, and
–131 airplanes) after the effective date of this
AD: Determine whether the part number (P/
N) of each ACT installed on the airplane is
included in Table 1 of this AD. If no ACT
installed on the airplane has a P/N included
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Related Information
(j) French airworthiness directive F–2004–
038, dated March 17, 2004, also addresses the
subject of this AD.
in Table 1 of this AD, no further work is
required by this paragraph.
TABLE 1.—AFFECTED ACT P/NS
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–28–1105, Revision 02, dated March 11,
2005, to perform the actions that are required
by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise. The Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of this document in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, for a
copy of this service information. You may
review copies at the Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street SW., room PL–401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov; or at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741–
6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
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Manhole Cover/Seal Replacement
(g) Within 30 days (for Model A319–111,
–112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133
airplanes) or 12 months (for Model A320–
111, –211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and –233
airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112, and
–131 airplanes) after the effective date of this
AD: For each ACT P/N listed in Table 1 of
this AD: Before further flight, replace the
outer ACT manhole cover with a reinforced
manhole cover and replace the outer
manhole cover seal with a new seal, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
28–1105, Revision 02, dated March 11, 2005.
Replacements are also acceptable if done
before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–28–1105, Revision 01, dated March 18,
2003; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320–28–
1105, dated October 22, 2002.
Parts Installation
(h) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install an ACT having any P/N
listed in Table 1 of this AD, unless the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD
have been done for that ACT.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(i)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested in accordance with
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
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Issued in Renton, Washington on October
26, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–22219 Filed 11–10–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22169; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–094–AD; Amendment
39–14361; AD 2005–23–03]
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spherical accumulator) and fatigue
cracks found on four thrust reverser
accumulators. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the spherical
accumulator for the main hydraulic
system, due to fatigue cracking on the
threads, which could result in the loss
of hydraulic power, damage to the
surrounding airplane structure, and loss
of airplane control. The failure of the
accumulator could also result in injury
to any persons in the surrounding area.
The loss of hydraulic fluid could also
leak onto a potential source of ignition
and result in a consequent fire.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
December 19, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of December 19, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street
SW., Nassif Building, room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Learjet, Inc., One Learjet Way,
Wichita, Kansas 67209–2942, for service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert Busto, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE–
116W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road,
Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316)
946–4157; fax (316) 946–4107.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness
directive (AD) docket on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
Docket Management Facility office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Management Facility office
(telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
the street address stated in the
ADDRESSES section.
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Learjet Model 23, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B–A,
24C, 24D, 24D–A, 24E, 24F, 24F–A, 25,
25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, and 25F airplanes.
This AD requires replacement of the
spherical accumulator for the main
hydraulic system with a new cylindrical
accumulator. For certain airplanes, this
AD also requires modification of the
accumulator pressure gauge. This AD
results from reports of the failure of two
thrust reverser accumulators (which are
similar to the main hydraulic system’s
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to certain Learjet Model 23, 24,
24A, 24B, 24B–A, 24C, 24D, 24D–A,
24E, 24F, 24F–A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C,
25D, and 25F airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
August 23, 2005 (70 FR 49210). That
NPRM proposed to require replacement
of the spherical accumulator for the
main hydraulic system with a new
cylindrical accumulator. For certain
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Airworthiness Directives; Learjet
Model 23, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B–A, 24C,
24D, 24D–A, 24E, 24F, 24F–A, 25, 25A,
25B, 25C, 25D, and 25F Airplanes
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-22120; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-92-AD;
Amendment 39-14360; AD 2005-23-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319-100 Series Airplanes,
Model A320-111 Airplanes, Model A320-200 Series Airplanes, and Model
A321-100 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus Model A319-100 series airplanes, Model A320-111
airplanes, Model A320-200 series airplanes, and Model A321-100 series
airplanes equipped with any additional center tank (ACT). This AD
requires identifying the part number of the ACT and, for certain ACTs,
replacing the outer ACT manhole cover and seal. This AD results from
reports of an ACT fuel transfer failure due to air leakage around the
seal of the outer manhole covers of the ACTs. We are issuing this AD to
prevent this leakage, which could result in fuel or fuel vapor leaking
into the cargo compartment, and consequent increased risk of a fire in
the cargo compartment.
DATES: This AD becomes effective December 19, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of December 19,
2005.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building,
room PL-401, Washington, DC.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France, for service information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Dulin, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425)
227-2141; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness directive (AD) docket on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Docket Management Facility office
(telephone (800) 647-5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif
Building at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model
A319-100 series airplanes, Model A320-111 airplanes, Model A320-200
series
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airplanes, and Model A321-100 series airplanes equipped with certain
additional center tanks (ACT). That NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on August 17, 2005 (70 FR 48336). That NPRM proposed to
require identifying the part number (P/N) of the ACT and, for certain
ACTs, replacing the outer ACT manhole cover and seal.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the single comment received.
The commenter supports the NPRM.
Additional Service Bulletin Information
After the NPRM was issued Airbus released Revision 02 of service
bulletin A321-28-1105, dated March 11, 2005. We have reviewed it, and
it is substantially similar to Revision 01, which was referred to in
the NPRM as the acceptable source of service information. We have
revised paragraph (g) of this AD to refer to Revision 02 of the service
bulletin as the acceptable source of service information, and to give
credit for doing Revision 01 before the effective date of this AD.
Clarification of Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) Paragraph
We have revised this action to clarify the appropriate procedure
for notifying the principal inspector before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comment received, and determined that air safety and the public
interest require adopting the AD with the change described previously.
We have determined that this change will neither increase the economic
burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators
to comply with this AD.
Estimated Costs
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Average Number of U.S.-
Action Work hours hourly labor Parts Cost per registered Fleet cost
rate airplane airplanes
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P/N identification...................................... 1 $65 $0 $65 28 $1,820
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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 have 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 DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2005-23-02 Airbus: Amendment 39-14360. Docket No. FAA-2005-22120;
Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-92-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective December 19, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114,
-115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-111, -211, -212, -
214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, and -
131 airplanes; certificated in any category; which are equipped with
any additional center tank (ACT).
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by reports of an ACT fuel transfer
failure due to air leakage around the seal of the outer manhole
covers of the ACTs. We are requiring this AD to prevent this
leakage, which could result in fuel or fuel vapor leaking into the
cargo compartment, and consequent increased risk of a fire in the
cargo compartment.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Part Number Identification
(f) Within 30 days (for Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115,
-131, -132, and -133 airplanes) or 12 months (for Model A320-111, -
211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111,
-112, and -131 airplanes) after the effective date of this AD:
Determine whether the part number (P/N) of each ACT installed on the
airplane is included in Table 1 of this AD. If no ACT installed on
the airplane has a P/N included
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in Table 1 of this AD, no further work is required by this
paragraph.
Table 1.--Affected ACT P/Ns
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D2827091100000
D2827091100200
D2827091100600
D2827091300000
D2827091300200
D2827091300400
D2827105100000
D2827105100200
D2827105100400
D2827105200000
D2827105200200
D2827105200400
D2827105300000
D2827105300200
D2827105300400
D2827105400000
D2827105400200
D2827105400400
D2827105400600
D2827105400800
D2827105500000
D2827105500200
D2827105500400
D2827105600000
D2827105600200
D2827105600400
D2827107500000
D2827107500200
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Manhole Cover/Seal Replacement
(g) Within 30 days (for Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115,
-131, -132, and -133 airplanes) or 12 months (for Model A320-111, -
211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111,
-112, and -131 airplanes) after the effective date of this AD: For
each ACT P/N listed in Table 1 of this AD: Before further flight,
replace the outer ACT manhole cover with a reinforced manhole cover
and replace the outer manhole cover seal with a new seal, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-28-1105, Revision 02, dated March 11, 2005.
Replacements are also acceptable if done before the effective date
of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1105,
Revision 01, dated March 18, 2003; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
28-1105, dated October 22, 2002.
Parts Installation
(h) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install
an ACT having any P/N listed in Table 1 of this AD, unless the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD have been done for that
ACT.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(i)(1) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for
this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with Sec.
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards
Certificate Holding District Office.
Related Information
(j) French airworthiness directive F-2004-038, dated March 17,
2004, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1105, Revision
02, dated March 11, 2005, to perform the actions that are required
by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this
document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France, for a copy of this service information. You may review
copies at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL-401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at the NARA, call
(202) 741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington on October 26, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-22219 Filed 11-10-05; 8:45 am]
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