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and flight hours accumulated on the airplane.
Under the provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act (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 inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 10 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 10 days after the effective date of this
AD.
No Return of Parts
(s) Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletins
737–27A1297, dated April 16, 2010; and
Revision 1, dated August 2, 2010; specify to
return the affected elevator tab control
mechanism to the manufacturer, this AD
does not require the return of the part to the
manufacturer.
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Parts Installation
(t) As of the effective date of this AD,
comply with the conditions specified in
paragraphs (t)(1) and (t)(2) of this AD.
(1) No person may install an elevator tab
control mechanism, part number 251A2430–
( ), on any airplane, unless the mechanism
has been inspected before and after
installation using the inspection procedures
specified in paragraphs (o)(1) and (o)(2) of
this AD, and no discrepancies have been
found.
(2) An elevator tab control mechanism, part
number 251A2430–( ), may be installed,
provided that the inspection specified in
paragraph (n) of this AD is done within 300
flight hours after doing the installation, and
that the inspection specified in paragraph (n)
of this AD is repeated thereafter at intervals
not to exceed 300 flight hours.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(u)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Kelly
McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and
Equipment Branch, ANM–130S, FAA, Seattle
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone 425–
917–6490; fax 425–917–6590. Information
may be e-mailed to: 9–ANM–Seattle-ACO–
AMOC–Requests@faa.gov.
(2) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your principal maintenance inspector
(PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI),
as appropriate, or lacking a principal
inspector, your local Flight Standards District
Office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair
required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
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method to be approved, the repair must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) AMOCs approved previously in
accordance with AD 2010–09–05,
amendment 39–16270, are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), (j), and (k) of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(v) You must use Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737–27A1297, dated April 16, 2010;
and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
27A1297, Revision 1, dated August 2, 2010;
as applicable; to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–27A1297,
Revision 1, dated August 2, 2010, under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) The Director of the Federal Register
previously approved the incorporation by
reference of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
737–27A1297, dated April 16, 2010, on April
29, 2010 (75 FR 21499, April 26, 2010).
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, Washington 98124–2207; telephone
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–
5680; e-mail me.boecom@boeing.com;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221.
(5) You may also review copies of the
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/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
11, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–0804; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–163–AD; Amendment
39–16420; AD 2010–18–07]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series
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 the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
SUMMARY:
A special detailed inspection of A318/
A319/A320/A321 elevators pre-modification
35515 was introduced under ALI
(Airworthiness Limitations Items) task
552007 in the ALS (Airworthiness
Limitations Section) part 2 * * * This ALI
task has been introduced with an
applicability defined at aeroplane
modification level.
*
*
*
*
*
It has been reported that some elevators
may have been moved from the aeroplane on
which they were originally fitted to another
aeroplane, * * *. Consequently, those
elevators might not have been inspected
within the applicable required time frame as
per ALI task 552007 requirements.
*
*
*
*
*
The unsafe condition is structural
failure of the elevators and consequent
loss of control of the airplane. This AD
requires actions that are intended to
address the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
September 9, 2010.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of September 9, 2010.
We must receive comments on this
AD by October 12, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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.
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• 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
W12–40, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; 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: Tim
Dulin, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–2141; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2010–0091,
dated May 19, 2010 (referred to after
this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
The MCAI states:
A special detailed inspection of A318/
A319/A320/A321 elevators pre-modification
35515 was introduced under ALI
(Airworthiness Limitations Items) task
552007 in the ALS (Airworthiness
Limitations Section) part 2 under ALI
Document reference AI/SE–M4/95A.0252/96
at issue 7; approved by EASA on 07
February, 2006, and mandated by EASA AD
2006–0165 [which corresponds to FAA AD
2007–20–05, Amendment 39–15215 (72 FR
56262, October 3, 2007)]. This ALI task has
been introduced with an applicability
defined at aeroplane modification level.
A specific statement related to the
interchangeable parts policy was introduced
in issue 9 of the ALI Document approved by
EASA on 21 May, 2007. This statement
required to track interchangeable damage
tolerant part movements between aeroplanes.
It has been reported that some elevators
may have been moved from the aeroplane on
which they were originally fitted to another
aeroplane, and spare parts may have been
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installed without being traced with regard to
the ALI Document requirements.
Consequently, those elevators might not have
been inspected within the applicable
required time frame as per ALI task 552007
requirements.
For the reasons described above, this AD
requires the identification of the elevators
installed on the aeroplane to determine
whether these elevators have been inspected
within the applicable required time frame as
per ALI task 552007. If this had not been
done, this AD requires the accomplishment
of that inspection and, depending on
findings, associated corrective action(s).
The unsafe condition is structural
failure of the elevators and consequent
loss of control of the airplane. The
corrective actions include a special
detailed inspection (thermographic) of
affected elevators for damage, including
cracking, and repairing any damage or
cracking found. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
A320–55A1040, dated January 11, 2010.
Airbus has also issued A318/A319/
A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation
Items (ALI) AI/SE–M4/95A.0252/96,
Issue 09, dated November 2006; and
Issue 10, dated October 2009. The
actions described in this service
information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the
MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are issuing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between the AD and the
MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But
we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related
service information.
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We might also have required different
actions in this AD from those in the
MCAI in order to follow FAA policies.
Any such differences are highlighted in
a NOTE within the AD.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
the flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because some elevators may have
been moved from one airplane to
another without being traced, and
consequently may not have been
inspected in accordance with ALI task
552007. Elevators not inspected within
the compliance time in ALI Task 552007
could fail. Failure of the elevators could
result in reduced structural integrity of
the airplane. Therefore, we determined
that notice and opportunity for public
comment before issuing this AD are
impracticable and that good cause exists
for making this amendment effective in
fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2010–0804;
Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–163–
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this AD.
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
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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
Applicability
TABLE 1—ELEVATOR PART NUMBER
(c) This AD applies to all Airbus Model
A318–111, –112, –121, and –122 airplanes;
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, –131,
–211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes;
certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 55: Stabilizers.
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 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); 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.
Reason
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(e) The mandatory continued airworthiness
information (MCAI) states:
A special detailed inspection of A318/
A319/A320/A321 elevators pre-modification
35515 was introduced under ALI
(Airworthiness Limitations Items) task
552007 in the ALS (Airworthiness
Limitations Section) part 2 * * * This ALI
task has been introduced with an
applicability defined at aeroplane
modification level.
*
*
*
*
*
It has been reported that some elevators
may have been moved from the aeroplane on
which they were originally fitted to another
aeroplane, * * *. Consequently, those
elevators might not have been inspected
within the applicable required time frame as
per ALI task 552007 requirements.
*
*
*
*
*
Part name
LH Elevator ...............
RH Elevator ...............
First twelve digits of
part number only
D55280001000.
D55280001001.
(i) For elevators on which Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–55–1024 has been done: If
adequate records exist, determine the elapsed
(calendar) time since the date of the first
flight of the first airplane on which the
elevator is installed after the actions in
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–55–1024 were
done on the elevator.
(ii) For elevators on which Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–55–1024 has not been done: If
adequate records exist, determine the elapsed
(calendar) time since the date of the first
flight of the first airplane on which the
elevator is installed.
(2) If any part number is identified in Table
2 of this AD: Within 30 days after the
effective date of this AD, if adequate records
exist, determine the elapsed (calendar) time
since the date of the first flight of the first
airplane on which the elevator is installed
and compare it to the threshold for the next
due inspection, as specified in Airbus ALI
Task 552007–01–2 or 552007–01–4, which is
defined in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
ALI AI/SE–M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09, dated
November 2006; or Issue 10, dated October
2009.
TABLE 2—ELEVATOR PART NUMBER
The unsafe condition is structural failure of
the elevators and consequent loss of control
of the airplane.
Part name
First twelve digits of
part number only
Compliance
LH Elevator ...............
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
(f) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
RH Elevator ..............
Adoption of the Amendment
Actions
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
(g) Within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD, inspect the left-hand (LH) and
right-hand (RH) elevators to determine if the
first twelve digits of the part number on the
elevator are identified in Table 1 or Table 2
of this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–55A1040, dated
January 11, 2010; and do the actions required
by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as
applicable. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the part number of the elevators
can be conclusively identified from that
review.
(1) If any part number is identified in Table
1 of this AD: Within 30 days after the
effective date of this AD, do the applicable
determination specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i)
or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD and compare it to the
threshold for the next due inspection, as
specified in Airbus ALI Task 552007–01–1 or
552007–01–3, which is defined in Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI AI/SE–M4/
95A.0252/96, Issue 09, dated November
2006; or Issue 10, dated October 2009.
D55280001002,
D55280001004,
D55280001008,
D55280001010, or
D55280001012.
D55280001003,
D55280001005,
D55280001009,
D55280001011 or
D55280001013.
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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2010–18–07 Airbus: Amendment 39–16420.
Docket No. FAA–2010–0804; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–163–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective September 9, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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(h) If the elapsed time, determined as
required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, has
exceeded the ALI threshold for the next due
inspection, as specified in Airbus ALI Task
552007–01–1 or 552007–01–3; or if unable to
determine the elapsed time: Within 30 days
after the effective date of this AD, perform a
special detailed inspection for damage,
including cracking, of the top and bottom
skin panels of the affected elevators, in
accordance with Airbus ALI Task 552007–
01–1 or 552007–01–3, which is defined in
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI AI/SE–
M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09, dated November
2006; or Issue 10, dated October 2009. If any
damage or cracking is found, before further
flight, repair using a method approved by
either the Manager, International Branch,
ANM 116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA; or the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent).
(i) If the elapsed time, determined as
required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, has
not exceeded the ALI threshold for the next
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due inspection, as specified in Airbus ALI
Task 552007–01–1 or 552007–01–3: Before
reaching that threshold, or within 30 days
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later; perform a special detailed
inspection for damage, including cracking, of
the top and bottom skin panels of the affected
elevators in accordance with Airbus ALI Task
552007–01–1 or 552007–01–3, which is
defined in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
ALI AI/SE–M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09, dated
November 2006; or Issue 10, dated October
2009. If any damage or cracking is found
before further flight repair using a method
approved by either the Manager,
International Branch, or EASA (or its
delegated agent).
(j) If the elapsed time, determined as
required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, has
exceeded the ALI threshold for the next due
inspection, as specified in Airbus ALI Task
552007–01–2 or 552007–01–4; or if unable to
determine the elapsed time: Within 30 days
after the effective date of this AD, perform a
special detailed inspection for damage,
including cracking, of the top and bottom
skin panels of the affected elevators, in
accordance with Airbus ALI Task 552007–
01–2 or 552007–01–4, which is defined in
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI AI/SE–
M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09, dated November
2006; or Issue 10, dated October 2009. If any
damage or cracking is found before further
flight, repair using a method approved by
either the Manager, International Branch, or
the EASA (or its delegated agent).
(k) If the elapsed time, determined as
required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD has
not exceeded the ALI threshold for the next
due inspection, as specified in Airbus ALI
Task 552007–01–2 or 552007–01–4: Before
reaching that threshold, or within 30 days
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later; perform a special detailed
inspection for damage, including cracking, of
the top and bottom skin panels of the affected
elevators, in accordance with Airbus ALI
Task 552007–01–2 or 552007–01–4, which is
defined in Airbus ALI AI/SE–M4/95A.0252/
96, Issue 09, dated November 2006; or Issue
10, dated October 2009. If any damage or
cracking is found before further flight, repair
using a method approved by either the
Manager, International Branch, or EASA (or
its delegated agent).
(l) Accomplishment of the inspection and
corrective actions required by paragraph (h),
(i), (j), and (k) of this AD does not constitute
terminating action for the repetitive
inspections of Airbus ALI Task 552007, as
defined in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
ALI AI/SE–M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09 dated
November 2006; or Issue 10, dated October
2009.
(m) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install, on any airplane, any
elevator having a part number identified in
Table 1 or 2 of this AD, unless the actions
required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2), of
this AD, as applicable, have been done and
the inspections and corrective actions
required by paragraphs (h), (i), (j), and (k) of
this AD have been done.
(n) As of the effective date of this AD, track
all interchangeable damage tolerant part
movements between airplanes, in accordance
with the specific statement in the Section
Rules for Compliance Demonstration, either
in paragraph F., ‘‘Transferable Parts,’’ of the
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI AI/SE–
M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10, dated October
2009; or in sub-paragraph 10.,
‘‘Interchangeable parts policy,’’ of Chapter
1.11, ‘‘General Rules,’’ of Airbus A318/A319/
A320/A321 ALI AI/SE–M4/95A.0252/96,
Issue 09, dated November 2006; or Issue 10,
dated October 2009.
FAA AD Differences
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows:
Although the MCAI or service information
specifies to perform corrective actions using
the instructions defined in Airbus ALI AI/
SE–M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09, dated
November 2006; or Issue 10, dated October
2009; if any affected elevators are found,
such corrective actions are not identified in
the ALI tasks. Therefore, this AD requires
that you perform all corrective actions before
further flight using a method approved by
either the Manager, International Branch,
ANM 116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA; or the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent).
Other FAA AD Provisions
(o) 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.
Send information to ATTN: Tim Dulin,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425)
227–2141; fax (425) 227–1149. Before using
any approved AMOC on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify your
principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector,
your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically
reference this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved; corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Related Information
(p) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2010–0091, dated May 19, 2010;
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–55A1040,
dated January 11, 2010; and Airbus A318/
A319/A320/A321 ALI AI/SE–M4/95A.0252/
96, Issue 09, dated November 2006; and Issue
10, dated October 2009; for related
information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(q) You must use the applicable service
information specified in Table 3 of this AD
to do the actions required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise.
TABLE 3—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Document
Issue
Date
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Items AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96 ............
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Items AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96 ............
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–55A1040 .......................................................................................
09 ................................
10 ................................
Original ........................
November 2006.
October 2009.
January 11, 2010.
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following effective pages:
Issue
No.
Page title/description
Page number(s)
List of Effective Pages:
ALI Title Page ...........................................................................................
Record of Revisions .................................................................................
Summary of Changes ..............................................................................
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List of Effective Pages .............................................................................
Table of Contents .....................................................................................
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November
November
November
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M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10 contains the
following effective pages:
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Page number(s)
List of Effective Pages:
ALI Title Page .....................................................................
Record of Revisions ...........................................................
Table of Contents ...............................................................
Section 1—Introduction ......................................................
Section 2—Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitations
List.
Appendix A—Summary of Changes ..................................
Appendix B—Abbreviations ................................................
Appendix C—Terms and Definitions ..................................
Appendix D—Reporting Form ............................................
Appendix E—Modifications List ..........................................
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2009.
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2009.
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Office—EAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; e-mail:
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet
https://www.airbus.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221.
(4) You may also review copies of the
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/
code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_
locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
13, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–0839; Directorate
Identifier 2010–CE–042–AD; Amendment
39–16418; AD 2010–18–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Aircraft
Industries a.s. (Type Certificate G24EU
´ ´
Previously Held by LETECKE ZAVODY
a.s. and LET Aeronautical Works)
Model L–13 Blanik Gliders
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above that will
supersede an existing AD. This AD
results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by the aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
SUMMARY:
A fatal accident occurred to a L–13
´
BLANIK sailplane, in which the main spar of
the right wing failed near the root due to
positive load. The right wing detached from
the aircraft and the pilots lost control of the
sailplane.
The preliminary investigation has revealed
that the fracture may have been due to
fatigue.
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The AD 2010–0119–E required immediate
inspection of the main spar at the root of the
wing to detect fatigue cracking and the
accomplishment of the relevant corrective
actions as necessary. In addition, the AD
2010–0119–E imposed operational
limitations. AD 2010–0122–E retained the
requirements of AD 2010–0119–E, which is
superseded, and extended the applicability to
´
L–13 A BLANIK sailplanes.
This AD requires actions that are
intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
August 30, 2010.
We must receive comments on this
AD by October 12, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-0804; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-163-AD;
Amendment 39-16420; AD 2010-18-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321
Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
A special detailed inspection of A318/A319/A320/A321 elevators
pre-modification 35515 was introduced under ALI (Airworthiness
Limitations Items) task 552007 in the ALS (Airworthiness Limitations
Section) part 2 * * * This ALI task has been introduced with an
applicability defined at aeroplane modification level.
* * * * *
It has been reported that some elevators may have been moved
from the aeroplane on which they were originally fitted to another
aeroplane, * * *. Consequently, those elevators might not have been
inspected within the applicable required time frame as per ALI task
552007 requirements.
* * * * *
The unsafe condition is structural failure of the elevators and
consequent loss of control of the airplane. This AD requires actions
that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI.
DATES: This AD becomes effective September 9, 2010.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of September 9,
2010.
We must receive comments on this AD by October 12, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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.
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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 W12-40, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; 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: Tim Dulin, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-2141; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2010-0091, dated May 19, 2010 (referred to
after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
A special detailed inspection of A318/A319/A320/A321 elevators
pre-modification 35515 was introduced under ALI (Airworthiness
Limitations Items) task 552007 in the ALS (Airworthiness Limitations
Section) part 2 under ALI Document reference AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96 at
issue 7; approved by EASA on 07 February, 2006, and mandated by EASA
AD 2006-0165 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2007-20-05, Amendment 39-
15215 (72 FR 56262, October 3, 2007)]. This ALI task has been
introduced with an applicability defined at aeroplane modification
level.
A specific statement related to the interchangeable parts policy
was introduced in issue 9 of the ALI Document approved by EASA on 21
May, 2007. This statement required to track interchangeable damage
tolerant part movements between aeroplanes.
It has been reported that some elevators may have been moved
from the aeroplane on which they were originally fitted to another
aeroplane, and spare parts may have been installed without being
traced with regard to the ALI Document requirements. Consequently,
those elevators might not have been inspected within the applicable
required time frame as per ALI task 552007 requirements.
For the reasons described above, this AD requires the
identification of the elevators installed on the aeroplane to
determine whether these elevators have been inspected within the
applicable required time frame as per ALI task 552007. If this had
not been done, this AD requires the accomplishment of that
inspection and, depending on findings, associated corrective
action(s).
The unsafe condition is structural failure of the elevators and
consequent loss of control of the airplane. The corrective actions
include a special detailed inspection (thermographic) of affected
elevators for damage, including cracking, and repairing any damage or
cracking found. You may obtain further information by examining the
MCAI in the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-55A1040, dated January 11,
2010. Airbus has also issued A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness
Limitation Items (ALI) AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09, dated November
2006; and Issue 10, dated October 2009. The actions described in this
service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between the AD and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because some
elevators may have been moved from one airplane to another without
being traced, and consequently may not have been inspected in
accordance with ALI task 552007. Elevators not inspected within the
compliance time in ALI Task 552007 could fail. Failure of the elevators
could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment
before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2010-0804; Directorate
Identifier 2010-NM-163-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
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
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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 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); 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
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 adding the following new AD:
2010-18-07 Airbus: Amendment 39-16420. Docket No. FAA-2010-0804;
Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-163-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective
September 9, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121,
and -122 airplanes; 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, -131, -211, -212, -
213, -231, and -232 airplanes; certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 55:
Stabilizers.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continued airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
A special detailed inspection of A318/A319/A320/A321 elevators
pre-modification 35515 was introduced under ALI (Airworthiness
Limitations Items) task 552007 in the ALS (Airworthiness Limitations
Section) part 2 * * * This ALI task has been introduced with an
applicability defined at aeroplane modification level.
* * * * *
It has been reported that some elevators may have been moved
from the aeroplane on which they were originally fitted to another
aeroplane, * * *. Consequently, those elevators might not have been
inspected within the applicable required time frame as per ALI task
552007 requirements.
* * * * *
The unsafe condition is structural failure of the elevators and
consequent loss of control of the airplane.
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Actions
(g) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect
the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) elevators to determine if the
first twelve digits of the part number on the elevator are
identified in Table 1 or Table 2 of this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55A1040,
dated January 11, 2010; and do the actions required by paragraphs
(g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. A review of airplane
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the
part number of the elevators can be conclusively identified from
that review.
(1) If any part number is identified in Table 1 of this AD:
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, do the
applicable determination specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or
(g)(1)(ii) of this AD and compare it to the threshold for the next
due inspection, as specified in Airbus ALI Task 552007-01-1 or
552007-01-3, which is defined in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI AI/
SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09, dated November 2006; or Issue 10, dated
October 2009.
Table 1--Elevator Part Number
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First twelve digits of part
Part name number only
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LH Elevator............................... D55280001000.
RH Elevator............................... D55280001001.
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(i) For elevators on which Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1024
has been done: If adequate records exist, determine the elapsed
(calendar) time since the date of the first flight of the first
airplane on which the elevator is installed after the actions in
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1024 were done on the elevator.
(ii) For elevators on which Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1024
has not been done: If adequate records exist, determine the elapsed
(calendar) time since the date of the first flight of the first
airplane on which the elevator is installed.
(2) If any part number is identified in Table 2 of this AD:
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, if adequate
records exist, determine the elapsed (calendar) time since the date
of the first flight of the first airplane on which the elevator is
installed and compare it to the threshold for the next due
inspection, as specified in Airbus ALI Task 552007-01-2 or 552007-
01-4, which is defined in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI AI/SE-M4/
95A.0252/96, Issue 09, dated November 2006; or Issue 10, dated
October 2009.
Table 2--Elevator Part Number
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First twelve digits of part number
Part name only
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LH Elevator......................... D55280001002, D55280001004,
D55280001008, D55280001010, or
D55280001012.
RH Elevator......................... D55280001003, D55280001005,
D55280001009, D55280001011 or
D55280001013.
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(h) If the elapsed time, determined as required by paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD, has exceeded the ALI threshold for the next due
inspection, as specified in Airbus ALI Task 552007-01-1 or 552007-
01-3; or if unable to determine the elapsed time: Within 30 days
after the effective date of this AD, perform a special detailed
inspection for damage, including cracking, of the top and bottom
skin panels of the affected elevators, in accordance with Airbus ALI
Task 552007-01-1 or 552007-01-3, which is defined in Airbus A318/
A319/A320/A321 ALI AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09, dated November
2006; or Issue 10, dated October 2009. If any damage or cracking is
found, before further flight, repair using a method approved by
either the Manager, International Branch, ANM 116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) (or its delegated agent).
(i) If the elapsed time, determined as required by paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD, has not exceeded the ALI threshold for the next
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due inspection, as specified in Airbus ALI Task 552007-01-1 or
552007-01-3: Before reaching that threshold, or within 30 days after
the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later; perform a
special detailed inspection for damage, including cracking, of the
top and bottom skin panels of the affected elevators in accordance
with Airbus ALI Task 552007-01-1 or 552007-01-3, which is defined in
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09, dated
November 2006; or Issue 10, dated October 2009. If any damage or
cracking is found before further flight repair using a method
approved by either the Manager, International Branch, or EASA (or
its delegated agent).
(j) If the elapsed time, determined as required by paragraph
(g)(2) of this AD, has exceeded the ALI threshold for the next due
inspection, as specified in Airbus ALI Task 552007-01-2 or 552007-
01-4; or if unable to determine the elapsed time: Within 30 days
after the effective date of this AD, perform a special detailed
inspection for damage, including cracking, of the top and bottom
skin panels of the affected elevators, in accordance with Airbus ALI
Task 552007-01-2 or 552007-01-4, which is defined in Airbus A318/
A319/A320/A321 ALI AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09, dated November
2006; or Issue 10, dated October 2009. If any damage or cracking is
found before further flight, repair using a method approved by
either the Manager, International Branch, or the EASA (or its
delegated agent).
(k) If the elapsed time, determined as required by paragraph
(g)(2) of this AD has not exceeded the ALI threshold for the next
due inspection, as specified in Airbus ALI Task 552007-01-2 or
552007-01-4: Before reaching that threshold, or within 30 days after
the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later; perform a
special detailed inspection for damage, including cracking, of the
top and bottom skin panels of the affected elevators, in accordance
with Airbus ALI Task 552007-01-2 or 552007-01-4, which is defined in
Airbus ALI AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09, dated November 2006; or
Issue 10, dated October 2009. If any damage or cracking is found
before further flight, repair using a method approved by either the
Manager, International Branch, or EASA (or its delegated agent).
(l) Accomplishment of the inspection and corrective actions
required by paragraph (h), (i), (j), and (k) of this AD does not
constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspections of
Airbus ALI Task 552007, as defined in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI
AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09 dated November 2006; or Issue 10,
dated October 2009.
(m) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install,
on any airplane, any elevator having a part number identified in
Table 1 or 2 of this AD, unless the actions required by paragraphs
(g)(1) and (g)(2), of this AD, as applicable, have been done and the
inspections and corrective actions required by paragraphs (h), (i),
(j), and (k) of this AD have been done.
(n) As of the effective date of this AD, track all
interchangeable damage tolerant part movements between airplanes, in
accordance with the specific statement in the Section Rules for
Compliance Demonstration, either in paragraph F., ``Transferable
Parts,'' of the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96,
Issue 10, dated October 2009; or in sub-paragraph 10.,
``Interchangeable parts policy,'' of Chapter 1.11, ``General
Rules,'' of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96,
Issue 09, dated November 2006; or Issue 10, dated October 2009.
FAA AD Differences
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: Although the MCAI or service information specifies to
perform corrective actions using the instructions defined in Airbus
ALI AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09, dated November 2006; or Issue
10, dated October 2009; if any affected elevators are found, such
corrective actions are not identified in the ALI tasks. Therefore,
this AD requires that you perform all corrective actions before
further flight using a method approved by either the Manager,
International Branch, ANM 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA;
or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated
agent).
Other FAA AD Provisions
(o) 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. Send information to ATTN: Tim
Dulin, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2141; fax (425) 227-1149. Before
using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal
avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal
inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved; corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(p) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2010-0091, dated
May 19, 2010; Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55A1040, dated January
11, 2010; and Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96,
Issue 09, dated November 2006; and Issue 10, dated October 2009; for
related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(q) You must use the applicable service information specified in
Table 3 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the
AD specifies otherwise.
Table 3--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Document Issue Date
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Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 09.................................. November 2006.
Airworthiness Limitations Items AI/
SE[dash]M4/95A.0252/96.
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 10.................................. October 2009.
Airworthiness Limitations Items AI/
SE[dash]M4/95A.0252/96.
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55A1040 Original............................ January 11, 2010.
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Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09,
contains the following effective pages:
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Issue
Page title/description Page number(s) No. Date shown on page(s)
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List of Effective Pages:
ALI Title Page........................ None shown.............. 09 November 2006.
Record of Revisions................... 1-ROR through 3[dash]ROR 9 November 2006.
Summary of Changes.................... 1-SOC through 2[dash]SOC 9 November 2006.
[[Page 52250]]
List of Effective Pages............... 1-LEP................... 9 November 2006.
Table of Contents..................... 1-TOC................... 9 November 2006.
Section 1--Introduction............... 1--7.................... 9 November 2006.
Section 2--Airworthiness Limitation 1--61................... 09 November 2006.
Items (ALI).
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Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10
contains the following effective pages:
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Page title/description Page number(s) Issue No. Date shown on page(s)
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List of Effective Pages:
ALI Title Page................... None shown.......... 10.................. October 2009.
Record of Revisions.............. 1-ROR through None shown*......... October 2009.
4[dash]ROR.
Table of Contents................ 1-TOC............... None shown*......... October 2009.
Section 1--Introduction.......... 1-INTRO through 8- None shown*......... October 2009.
INTRO.
Section 2--Damage Tolerant 1--85............... None shown*......... October 2009.
Airworthiness Limitations List.
Appendix A--Summary of Changes... 1-APXA through None shown*......... October 2009.
9[dash]APXA.
Appendix B--Abbreviations........ 1-APXB through None shown*......... October 2009.
2[dash]APXB.
Appendix C--Terms and Definitions 1-APXC.............. None shown*......... October 2009.
Appendix D--Reporting Form....... 1-APXD.............. None shown*......... October 2009.
Appendix E--Modifications List... 1-APXE through None shown*......... October 2009.
2[dash]APXE.
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(*Only the title page of this document contains the issue level of the document.)
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
61 93 44 51; e-mail: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet
https://www.airbus.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(4) You may also review copies of the 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 13, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-21023 Filed 8-24-10; 8:45 am]
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